Never make a threat you are not going to carry out.“You are grounded for a month!” “By the time you finish with this you’ll be collecting Social Security!” “You cannot leave the house until your grades improve.”Chelsey’s favorite: “I’m going to put a stamp on your butt … [Read more...] about Empty Threats
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Graded by Kids: Passing or Failing
Perspective on any situation can become a valuable eye-opening tool.As parents we want our households to run smoothly but that does not always happen. While I was wearing my Mom hat I created a mental image of my planned schedule and how I expected the day to progress. I … [Read more...] about Graded by Kids: Passing or Failing
Children Swearing and Cursing
While rebuilding our deck one summer, I felt a sudden, sharp pain in my foot after stepping onto a discarded board, “Son of a ---------!” Looking up I saw both of my young daughters wide-eyed with surprise. Without hesitating I added, “You are only allowed to say that when you … [Read more...] about Children Swearing and Cursing
Get Children To Be Responsible For Their Room
The age-old problem of getting children to clean their rooms is one of the top issues discussed in Parents Anonymous Groups around the globe. There are almost as many solutions, though, as there are parents! The thoughts and suggestions here are a compilation of a few of the many … [Read more...] about Get Children To Be Responsible For Their Room
Ten Easy Ways to Be A Joyful Mom
1. Simplify.It is easy as a parent to put too much on your plate. If you want to enjoy being a mom, then it is time to cut back some. Let each child be involved in one or two activities, and no more. While it sounds fun to have music, dance, sports, clubs, etc. if you are … [Read more...] about Ten Easy Ways to Be A Joyful Mom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to