Last week, The Oak Inside was asked to provide input to DFW Child magazine writer Ashley Hays for an article she was doing on co-parenting. The article will be published in the May edition, along with other great information, so pick up your free copy from neighborhood stores, and check it out in May. Talking […]
Have You Done Your Homework?
HAVE YOU DONE YOUR HOMEWORK? School is in full swing, as is the daily question, “Have you done your homework?” If there are dear ones out there who enjoy homework and get it done without assistance, nagging, stalling, or all-out temper tantrums, they are the minority, and perhaps our best hope for one day accomplishing […]
How to Raise the Perfect Person in 18 Short Years
There is a lot of literature out there about what parents can do to have perfect children who do as they’re told without back-talk, dawdling or attitude. Books and articles school us in the one “magic” program or technique we must learn and practice. How to get your child to obey commands in 10 days…Three […]
Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
The concept of selflessness is often seen as a virtue; and yet, if we fail to fulfill our own needs and nurture ourselves, we are less able to help and serve others. As a parent of a child with special needs, you probably spend most of your days so busy with the demanding needs of […]
How to Help Children Understand Terrifying Events
As a parent, your job is to make sure your kids grow and develop in a safe and healthy environment. While it’s possible for you to control your immediate environment – your home – it’s simply not possible to ensure the greater world around your child is safe and free from trauma or natural disasters. […]
How to Have a Healthier Family Through Better Co-Parenting
Moving forward after divorce is difficult for everyone, and trying to figure out how to co-parent complicates things even further. Here are some tips to help you co-parent with your ex. Put Your Child First Putting your child first is an absolute necessity for successful co-parenting. Always consider their wants and needs above your own. […]
How To Stop Beating Yourself Up
When was the last time you heard from your inner critic? You know, that voice in your head that constantly judges you, puts you down and compares you to others. The one that tells you you’re not good enough or smart enough and says things you would never dream of saying to another person. Now you may […]
How to Help Your Teen Become a Happy, Productive Adult
Adolescence is a critical life stage. In fact, during ages 11-20, the foundation for who your child will become is laid out. It is your responsibility as a parent to guide your teen through the turbulent tides of adolescence and guide them onto the shores of happy adulthood. Here are ways that you can support […]
How to Have More Fun with Your Kids
It seems that today’s parents are expected to do everything perfectly. They’re expected to make healthy meals, help with homework – which often requires exceptional math skills -schedule play dates, drive carpools, and show up to every game, recital and parent-teacher conference showered and jovial. Oh, and they must also save up just the right […]
The Struggles Children Face When Grieving the Death of a Parent
When most people think back to their childhood, they likely recall many memories that involve their parents, as our parents are often the ones who help us develop our sense of self and provide the resources that allow us to have these memories. Our parents also provide the basic needs that help us to survive, […]
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