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
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Easy Parenting Part I
Honestly, some of those parenting methods need a PhD to explain how it is supposed to work! A new member to the Parents Anonymous Online Groups once asked me to give her a list of Dos and DON’Ts so she could learn all there was to know about being a good parent. *sigh* She was … [Read more...] about Easy Parenting Part I
Talking to Your Children about Safety with Downloads
The Internet is an amazing development. People are able to use the Internet for so many different things. Adults and children are able to use the Internet to play games, do school work, and keep in touch with people all over the world. There are a lot of downloads available … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Children about Safety with Downloads
5 Questions to Consider Before Buying a Vaporizer
Now that you have considered buying a vaporizer for your baby, you should know that all it takes is an informed and smart decision and not art or science in getting one. Remember that you get what you pay for, so you really need to make sure that any kind of deal you will get … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Consider Before Buying a Vaporizer
Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Gender roles are often in the news but I wonder if we are talking about it enough with spouses and children. Back in May I discussed child discipline and child abuse with a fellow blogger in Scotland after my article Reporting My Husband to CPS Not Once— But Twice. He enjoyed … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to