Play

With the bright sun and not a cloud in the sky, kids should be taking this time to play. For parents a great book to help encourage a variety of play activities and as a bonus also help your child with their health, intelligence and creativity is The Power of Play by David Elkind. During the school year so much creativity time has been taken away from their curriculum. Who would have thought you would actually have to teach your kids to play? Just taking the time to interact with them can be such an esteem builder. With this book, you can bring the lightheartedness back into parenting. Play can also be important in the social education of your child. By being a good role model, as you play with them, you are helping them learn about communication, respect, and more of who you are. Great summer read!!

Teen Pregnancy

For those parents concerned with this subject check out tonight

NBC & The National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy collaborated to "warn teens about the dangers of pregnancy while enchanting them with the network's new reality show Baby Borrowers." 7-8pm central

Connection Parenting

There is a great book by Pam Leo called Connection Parenting. This is a great discipline book for an alternative to 1 2 3 Magic by Thomas Phelan. This book guides you in becoming aware of your whole child. Their feelings, environment, personality all become a factor in choosing an action that brings the best positive response.