Recently my grandson, Zach, age 11, announced he wanted to be an alligator wrangler! Although I am mindful to respect his journey as his own and make it a point to encourage him to experience all he desires in life, this one gave me pause.It is one thing when your child says he … [Read more...] about Embracing Your Child’s Spirit
Parenting Kids
Telephone Interruption Rules
“Rrrrring! Rrrrring!” That was a cue at the Ramirez household for the girls to stretch limits and my patience. A telephone is one way I volunteered for many years as a Helpline worker for Parent Anonymous but I was not one to waste much time simply chatting. When family or … [Read more...] about Telephone Interruption Rules
“You’re Bothering Me.” The Uninvolved Parenting Style
Some parents choose to parent one way, others another. An uninvolved parenting style is one choice for parenting that often results in poor performance from children in school, social situations, and with self-esteem. It is the easiest approach to take, and the worst. Let's take … [Read more...] about “You’re Bothering Me.” The Uninvolved Parenting Style
Easy Parenting Part II
From the outside looking inward, couples never imagine how time-intensive parenting will be until they are swamped in diapers, homework and play dates. Children consume a great deal of effort, energy and attention as they grow but it does get better. The more care and training … [Read more...] about Easy Parenting Part II
Home Alone for the First Time
Letting your child stay home alone for the first time is a big step in their growing up It can be scary, but it can also be unsafe if they do not know the things they need to do to stay safe. The following are some home alone tips to help make them feel secure, and grow up a … [Read more...] about Home Alone for the First Time
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to