Debra Ann Gray-Elliott

If you're a parent, then you know eventually you'll have to sit down with child and discuss the subject of drugs. The topic of drugs is one of the dreaded D's of parenting and a touchy subject. As a parent you have to decide the when,…

If you're a parent then you've probably already discussed one of the dreaded D's with your child. Death, drugs, divorce, and dating are the most feared discussions you will have with your child. No matter how you avoid the dreaded D's…

Parenting is not an easy job, but you and your child can survive with three rules every parent should follow. I call them the 3 Be's. Be positive: One of the first rules of parenting is to be positive. A child learns 99% of their…

Autumn's in the air and so is the aroma of candied apples and candy corn. With the first scents of Fall come another special treat; Halloween. The stores are already jammed packed with candy and costumes. Kids are making plans to see who…

When it comes to heading back to school kids lag and parents pull their hair out. With a few simple tips you can make back to school an easy transition. You have to create structure. One of the first things you have to do is get your…

Every kid knows the three R's: reading, writing, and arithmetic, but do they know the three R's of green living? Today's parents have become more eco-conscious and want their kids to be also. One of the most important ways you can teach…

It's back to school time and that means much more than homework. It also means lice time. No parent wants their child to come home with that dreaded note from school. If you have school age kids it's going to happen.  They're going…

A toddlers world is a world of give me's.  It's part of their everyday vocabulary. It's a parent's nightmare. No parent wants an ill-mannered, disrespectful child. Good manners are tricky. Please and thank you are the top priority…

Most kids go through the terrible twos, which can be a parenting nightmare. With a few tricks parents can have a terrific kid instead. Two can be a difficult age. Your child begins to exert their independence, but at the same time want to…