Words are a powerful tool. They can make or break our interactions with others. We know that with Grandma Sylvia we can never mention the ring she lost on vacation in Florida. Uncle Bob gets mad when you mention the year his high school team football team missed the championship … [Read more...] about Good Parenting: One Simple Strategy To Improve Your Child’s Behavior
Parenting Kids
Is My Child Ready to Be Left Home Alone?
Continual child care can be very rough on your finances, and when children reach a certain age they may start resenting official supervision. But, if left to their own devices, how can you be assured they’ll stay out of trouble? Before rushing into any decisions, there are a few … [Read more...] about Is My Child Ready to Be Left Home Alone?
Plants vs. Zombies vs. Mom
Plants vs. Zombies quickly became a family affair - well, with the exception of my husband, who shakes his head because he doesn't "get" video games. Last fall I was given a copy of Plants vs. Zombies by PopCap, the makers of Bejeweled. Many readers here have heard of Plants … [Read more...] about Plants vs. Zombies vs. Mom
Age Appropriate Chores
Before I had children, I was a very organized and clean individual. I lived by the rule of “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Much of that changed once I had children, especially when those children entered into toddlerhood. It seemed that every time I took a … [Read more...] about Age Appropriate Chores
Practical Parenting: Boundaries for Kids
For kids, falling off the edge is easy when you don't know how far you should, and can go. Good parents ensure their kids have clear limits which act as a reference to good behaviour. I once heard a story about a poor farming family. Let's call them the Browns. They were out when … [Read more...] about Practical Parenting: Boundaries for Kids
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to