Category: Parenting Tips

Christmas is a fun and magical holiday for little ones. However, it is also a time of year with added dangers that require parents to use extra caution. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations on Milwaukee’s southside and in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “There are a… Read more »

Thanksgiving is a time of year when we all need to take a moment to reflect on life’s blessings and give thanks. It’s also an ideal time to talk with your children about helping those less fortunate as well as the importance of caring for others in our world. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director… Read more »

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Halloween is approaching! Are you ready to celebrate this spooktacular holiday with your children? According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations on Milwaukee’s southside and in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “Halloween can be one of the most exciting holidays of the year. However, It’s… Read more »

As a busy working parent, do you feel like you are constantly stretched between your work and family life? Does it also seem impossible to have quality family time? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “The… Read more »

Do find yourself taking too much responsibility for your children’s successes or failures? If so, you could be a helicopter parent. According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “Helicopter parents take it upon themselves to micromanage their… Read more »

The sun is setting. You see that your 8-year-old son has left his new baseball cap out on the picnic table, and it’s supposed to rain. What do you do? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa,… Read more »

A child’s self-esteem is based his or her feeling of being capable and loved. So how can you, as a parent, help develop a positive, high self-esteem in your children? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa,… Read more »

Do you feel like your house is buried in dirt and clutter, and every time you turn around your children are making the situation worse? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “Part of the solution to… Read more »

In the day and age of politicians demoralizing each other, terrorist threats, and police brutality issues, how can we make the world we live in a better place? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “There are… Read more »

What is a key element to a happy family? Communicating effectively with one another. According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “Communicating effectively with family members includes not just talking but also being an active listener. It… Read more »