A wise and funny man, Dr. Laurence J. Peter once said, “Speak when you are angry — and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” Not only was he wise, he was right. No matter who you are angry with — children, spouse, boss, a clerk, even your government — it does not pay … [Read more...] about Anger Builds Unless Safely Vented
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Helping Our Kids See Our Point of View
I met a friend in the supermarket and she said, I loved your last piece but next time you write an article it needs to be for kids, teaching them to see the world through their parent’s eyes. I said laughingly, “That would never work!” But she got me thinking and the more I … [Read more...] about Helping Our Kids See Our Point of View
Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 6. Tell them about yourself…
It is easy to forget that even though they are living with me day in and day out, my kids were not with me during my younger years. Funny how we tend to tell stories to our friends in order to liven up a conversation or give them access to our past, yet sometimes we miss out on a … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 6. Tell them about yourself…
I’m A Big Brother! Adjusting to a New Baby
If you want your children to adjust to a new baby, there are some specific areas you have to be careful about, and some specific things you can do. The following are five tips for helping older siblings adjust to life with baby: 1. Plan for baby. The more you plan the better … [Read more...] about I’m A Big Brother! Adjusting to a New Baby
When Your Child is Being Teased
Have you ever felt helpless as a parent? It is not easy to sit by and watch your child suffer because they are being teased, harassed, or something else. However, there are things you can do. If your child is being teased, do not just sit around doing nothing; take action: The … [Read more...] about When Your Child is Being Teased
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to