When I was a little girl the first toy a girl received was a baby doll that may or may not wet. We learned to fold diapers, how to 'cook' on a pretend stove in a pretend pot. My brother was given cool trucks, a microscope and a chemistry set he used to make disappearing ink. That … [Read more...] about Your Children and the Choice to Remain Childless
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Remembering Self
“They would think she was savoring the taste (blueberries, cinnamon, cream-excellent), but she was actually savoring the whole morning, trying to catch it, pin it down, keep it safe before all those precious moments became yet another memory.” ― Liane Moriarty, What Alice … [Read more...] about Remembering Self
Rules and Boundaries for Adult Children
Eighteen is the magic number: Children are always stretching boundaries with parents, even when they are considered to be adults. As children grow from one stage to the next rules need review and updating as their age and maturity levels increase. Having clear rules and … [Read more...] about Rules and Boundaries for Adult Children
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
Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
When your teenager doesn't want to go to school, try the following steps:Step one: Ask them why. Make sure they know that you are going to use their answer to determine whether or not you will make them go that day. Often when asked a teen will respond with a non-answer like, … [Read more...] about Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to