101 Ways To Be A Solid Mom
 Step 2: Mom At Attention

Be There With the Attention Button On!

Are you a remote control parent?  During the last 20 years, I’ve parented my three sons, and over 250 foster kids.  I know.  Insane.  Talk about hard to pay attention!  I had to learn to carry on 5 or [...]

Step 1. Build, Plan, Create Quiet
Do you hear the sound of silence?  Can your children?  I hope so, and if not, let’s begin to teach the skill.  Knowing how to be silent will benefit them in school, in relationships, and in developing self control.
When parenting foster children and my own, we were surrounded by more noise [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
 

Introduction: Linking ourselves to things in life that help us become a  mentally healthy person whom others enjoy being around involves many parts of character development.   Manners, personality, caring for others, cleanliness, a system of values and faith, are a few of the life links that connect us all.
 
Smiling can be a habit; one of [...]

By: Marisue Alsobrook
 If I had to say one thing about parenting, I’d say that effective parenting is built one moment at a time. Raising kids is a process, not an event. Are we expecting perfection? Remember age and stage, think about what it’s like to be a child. Love them, listen to them, and think [...]

 by:  Marisue Alsobrook, Re-nowned Parenting Specialist and Author of “Hearts Apart”
Finding Happiness
Introduction: Happiness can seem elusive.  All the pain and suffering that we see in this world can cause us to wonder if it’s really possible to live a happy life.  That kind of thinking can cause a lack of happiness, as happiness begins in our minds.  Happiness may seem far [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
Peace in the Home
“What are the subtle but ever-present influences in our everyday life?  If we can’t solve the current family problem in 30 minutes, what can we do to improve the situation?  How can we help?  It’s the atmosphere, the atmosphere!”
Have you ever walked into a room where people were talking, [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
“If I had to give one single piece of advice about how to change kids’ behaviaors in the home, the Family Meeting would be number one.  I tested on over 250+ foster kids and 3 of my own.  My husband, now that it’s just the two of us, still have Family Meetings. 
Do you [...]

Time is scarce for everyone as we try to make ends meet. High costs of living are driving us all crazy. You can manage your day with planning. Start here!

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Parenting Road Maps
Introduction:  Starting off on a road trip with no map or destination can sometimes lead to fun.  However, applying that same strategy to parenting could get us lost. So where do we go for Parent Help?
Parent Help 
Parenting books can help, but you’ve got to apply what you read and ddevelop a parenting plan.  [...]