While every parent wants to raise upstanding citizens, and happy children that love them, almost every parent goes about doing so in their own unique way. Some succeed, others fail. The fact is that there are certain parenting styles we adopt, and the way our children turn out is … [Read more...] about Indulgent Parenting Style
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The Toddler ABC
A is for Appetite ....it comes and it goes. Don't stress. If hungry , they eat. B is for BooHoo.....crying is a way of communicating. As in " I am very angry with you right now for making me do something / stop doing something but I don't know how to say it yet. But just you … [Read more...] about The Toddler ABC
So Your Teen Wants to Join the Armed Forces?
How to Help Them Make the Right DecisionParents tend to have mixed feelings about their sons and daughters joining the armed forces. Whatever your political affiliation, although you may think it's a good idea for some teenagers, you are probably far from prepared when your own … [Read more...] about So Your Teen Wants to Join the Armed Forces?
How Much Is Too Much?
How much is too much?When it's time for you to do your housework, do you have to clean up the toys scattered all over your basement, living room, family room and kids' bedrooms before beginning to vacuum? I encourage you to look around your home and take stock of the mountains of … [Read more...] about How Much Is Too Much?
Buying Food for Children at Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, together with the traditional panics that are associated with this time of year.In our house, that means that we're starting to worry about what gifts we should buy. We're thinking carefully about what to choose for our own family members, as well … [Read more...] about Buying Food for Children at Christmas
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to