I have made many choices in my life. Some were very good, some were not so great but bearable and others were very regrettable. I think we all can find at least one choice in our lives to fit into each of those categories. Thankfully I don't have too many that fit that last … [Read more...] about Choices
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Easy Parenting Part III – The Don’ts List
Here are a few don’ts that found their way onto my easy parenting list; some came from the Freehold Parents Anonymous Group members and one came from Chelsey – who felt we were too strict (A sure sign of good parenting!). Don’t Correct Children in Front of Others Correcting … [Read more...] about Easy Parenting Part III – The Don’ts List
Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
“Stroking” is something that one of our Parents Anonymous facilitator mentioned often to members. It is such a simple thing, really, but something we may not think of too often. Stroking is a powerful tool that can potentially turn around moods and attitudes between people and … [Read more...] about Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
Kids’ Built-In Crap Detectors
Open the door to lies then doubt and truth will often take flight as well. We talk about children lying but because we are the adults in charge, we do not talk about our own lying. Fess up, you know you do it— just like the rest of us. You say you never lied to your children? … [Read more...] about Kids’ Built-In Crap Detectors
Tips For Buying A Vaporizer Or Humidifier For Your Child
Illness and allergies can strike at any time-- during the dead of winter as well as in the intense heat of the summer-- and if you have children, combine dry indoor air and those symptoms can become that much more severe. Miserable children make miserable parents so anything you … [Read more...] about Tips For Buying A Vaporizer Or Humidifier For Your Child
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to