Debra Ann Gray-Elliott

Parent's teach their child values from the time they are old enough to understand right from wrong, but are you practicing those values? The core values as I call them are the basis of your child's code of conduct. The value's you teach…

In today's technological world parent's have become lazy. It's a staggering fact as parent's we let our young children spend too much time playing games on cell phones. The cell phone is the new babysitter in town. A lot of parents have…

Kids aren't stupid but today's world makes it easy for them to become lazy. Parents have to train their kids to be smart. Ninety percent of kids today either spend time in front of the television or playing video games. Their minds are…

From birth until high school graduation parent's set established boundaries for their children. You desire to help you child become a better person by setting boundaries. The boundaries you set are to protect your child. With everything…

I think every parent at some point dreads getting into the car with their kid. Whether it's going across down or across the country, kids can drive you insane and you can become a distracted driver. Keeping your child safe and sound on…

Let's face it, parent's want their kids to win. From sports to school competitions winning is drilled into kids from the time they can crawl. But as parent's are we really sending the right message? Winning isn't everything and it isn't…

It's hard to believe it's only eight weeks until Christmas! Your kids have probably already started making out their Christmas list. Unfortunately, it's also the time for kids to have the "I wants". As a parent you're torn between getting…

Children want money, but as a parent how do you handle the situation when your child holds their hand out all the time? From toddlers to teens money is going to be an issue. Your child wants this and that without realizing objects cost…

Being a parent isn't easy. It's a stressful job trying to raise a child, but if you know the five love languages of parenthood, you're job can be much easier and you and your child will have a stress free upbringing. When it comes to…

Does your child have a right to privacy? If you're a parent with a teenager, then the subject of privacy has probably been discussed more than once in your house. How you handle the issue can turn your sweet teen into a monster. With…

Have you noticed how many professional sports players have recently been behaving badly or how some college athletes act inappropriate on the field and off? What ever happen to good sportsmanship? Athletes, whether pro or not have…

If you're a parent, then you either have a teen driver or soon will. Parenting is stressful enough without having to worry about your teen getting behind the wheel. Once your teen turns fifteen the driving ritual begins. First comes his…