“When you take a parent’s old discipline tools away, you need to replace them with new tools.” I made that comment during a TV interview many years ago for a documentary about child abuse from a parent’s perspective. I never wanted to hit my children like my parents did but I … [Read more...] about Choices Give Kids Power
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The Myths and Facts of Childhood Vaccines
People tend to hear mixed messages about whether or not they should get their children vaccinated. Parents may hear from some sources that it is the best thing to do to keep their children healthy. From other sources they may hear that they should not do it and that they have the … [Read more...] about The Myths and Facts of Childhood Vaccines
Social Media Poster: “Respect for Others”
Ranting is not something I regularly engage in but… As many of you know, I volunteer for Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, a leader in the prevention of child abuse. If you have read many of my posts you will also know that I struggle with anger/rage issues. For me, the … [Read more...] about Social Media Poster: “Respect for Others”
Dial-Up and Spanking
Writing about spanking drums up negative images from my childhood that makes it seem like just yesterday. Many will remember the early years of computers when our internet connections via telephone lines were painfully slow. Several years ago researching ‘spanking’ for an … [Read more...] about Dial-Up and Spanking
Pros and Cons of Parent Involvement
Although most of us believe that parent involvement is a good thing, we too understand that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Yes, when you look at the role in which parents play when it comes to education and social interactions there are definitely pros and cons of … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Parent Involvement