3 Ways You Can Promote Skill-Building in Your Kids

Do you expect your children to multitask?

And by that I mean, something seemingly simple like responding to your request for their clothes to go in the hamper while they're busy organizing their bookshelf. 

Does it seem like they ignore you - like they're not listening at all?

I know this feeling. 

Why Time-Out Is A Good Idea

"Mom! Stop, listen!"

"I am listening."

"You don't even know what I'm talking about. You're so annoying!"

Suddenly, the wind had changed, warning sirens were ringing through the air, and an unpredictable twister was headed straight in our direction, determined to steal our sunny morning.