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
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Some Pitfalls of Playgroups
Kids love to play with other kids, and moms are always up for talking to and getting to know other moms better, especially when they do not have a lot of interaction with other adults during the day. Thus, the birth of playgroups. Playgroups offer a chance for kids to socialize … [Read more...] about Some Pitfalls of Playgroups
Schools, Piercings and Your Child
Many parents and school age kids can't help but ask themselves if schools are overstepping their bounds by enforcing piercing rules. Is it within the school's rights to make judgements on whether or not kids can have a piercing? Piercings are not protected by the first amendment. … [Read more...] about Schools, Piercings and Your Child
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
The Power of Positive Parenting
by Erin O'Keefe, Parent Coach and founder of The Intentional Parent: http:// www.theintentionalparent.orgWhat is positive parenting? I like to think of it as an overall way of being as a parent. It is a way of interacting with your family that promotes learning and teaching … [Read more...] about The Power of Positive Parenting
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to