Tag: Parenting
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A parenting overhaul… the traffic light method.
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I was a single Mom to one child for over ten years. He was well behaved, respectful and I thought it was due to my exceptional parenting. *insert hysterical laughing here* Now that I am married and the mom to not one, but four children…three who are under 9, I…
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How parents use Facebook to spy on their kids
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Since my son went off to college, I have relied on facebook quite a bit to see what my son is doing. I get to see who his friends are, what fun things he’s doing, and even what his test scores are. Facebook is my reassurance that he’s okay when…
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Hot sauce punishment?
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I don’t know if I consider using hot sauce abuse, but I certainly think it is unkind and not something I would do to my children. As parents, our job is to teach our children life lessons, including how to be kind and compassionate people, which we aren’t doing if…
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Quotes about being a parent
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Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later. I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more…
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Stranger Danger vs. Helpful Neighbours
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Since my son turned old enough to play outside or walk to school, I have struggled with teaching him to be cautious and safe when dealing with strangers, while allowing him to still trust people and not be afraid. I remember him telling me once that all bad guys wore…
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Making school mornings run smoothly
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With my youngest child starting school this year, I will be getting 3 young kids ready to go each morning, and I know how challenging that can be! Years ago, when my oldest son was in public school, I developed some rules and techniques for making sure our mornings ran…
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Today’s parenting lessons…
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It’s a busy weekend because my oldest is heading off to college, but I needed to take a moment to share these parenting lessons I recently learned. If you allow your 8 year old to play online pictionary with other 8 year olds, he will learn a lot of ways…
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Keep your kids safe in the water
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I have been reading about drownings in the area far too often. Children and adults alike, who head out for a fun day on the water, and it ends in tragedy. It is heartbreaking and completely preventable by ensuring you are safe in the water. I grew up as a…
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10 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
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With the kids home from school, the days can get pretty hectic and LOUD! I have been trying to find ways to make their summer fun and memorable, without breaking the bank. Here are 10 fun summer activities for families. Water balloon fights! Who doesn’t love getting whacked off the…
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I found the secret…
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After trying for weeks to teach him to swallow a pill last year, and then spending a half hour every morning attempting to teach him this week, I finally found the secret to teaching my son to swallow pills. Here is what we tried: practicing with candy, ice, vitamins, chocolate…