Maybe you know this scenario: you can’t stop today but your child wants to make sure they don’t miss out on an opportunity for fun, “We can go there the next time? Do you promise?” You already feel guilty but a two-bit carnival is not high on your list of priorities and it looks … [Read more...] about Promise Me— No Promises
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The Kindness And Trust Of Others
Traveling abroad enriches the mind in unexpected ways just as it did for my own daughter. My daughter Katie studied art in Italy for a year. She had taught herself to play the piano and missed it while she was there. She took a walk to explore the area and came upon a church … [Read more...] about The Kindness And Trust Of Others
Promise Not Kept
Can your children count on you? Can your kids count on what you say today meaning the same thing tomorrow? When nine-year-old Chelsey was in the fifth grade, Mr. Ramirez wanted her to work harder and perhaps bring her Bs and Cs up to As so he made her a deal, he would give her … [Read more...] about Promise Not Kept
Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Up for debate at one Parents Anonymous meeting was whether or not it is advisable to spy on our children. I don’t think there is a single answer that would fit every situation but it is worth a thought. A couple mothers both agreed that snooping would be wrong under any … [Read more...] about Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Why is Social Mapping a No-No for Kids?
Keeping your identity safe online is more of a challenge than it's ever been. Protecting your kids when they're online is very important, especially in light of the rate at which they're learning about the internet and how to add their information to online profiles and various … [Read more...] about Why is Social Mapping a No-No for Kids?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to