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Discipline or Punishment? What really works? -
Tracy Tresidder (708)   Tracy Tresidder 
In order to better understand the difference between discipline, and punishment lets evaluate them.
Discipline
Disciplining is about teaching your teen right from wrong in a positive way with a definite emphasis on nurturing, and guidance. When disciplining a teen, you are relating to... ( added 1 year 188 days ago.) |
A Parent's Role in Teen Drama -
Mary Fagan (590)   Mary Fagan 
Never was there a story of more woe. Until the next bad grade, pimple, flyaway hair, wrong kind of jeans, snotty comment, “dirty" look, or dropped spoon in the cafeteria.
These typical examples of teen tragedy, comedies of errors played out in adolescence, prepare young people for their... ( added 1 year 204 days ago.) |
Are You Still Asking Questions? -
Dr. Mike (115)   Dr. Mike 
If you cut a worm in half, which end grows back? Do both ends grow? Or does the worm simply die? Will the answer change depending on the type of worm? And speaking of worms, why do they congregate on sidewalks and driveways after a hard rain? I understand their holes fill with water, but what is... ( added 2 years 22 days ago.) |
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Sleepless Mom in California -
Lisa Barker (503)   Lisa Barker 
My youngest daughter requires a feeding tube to eat. This is a recent development in her health and has left my husband and I sleep deprived as if we are caring for a newborn. Oh, how I have forgotten what fun it is to live without sleep!
Whose idea was it to put hemorrhoid cream in a... ( added 2 years 24 days ago.) |
Science Activity Ideas for Little Kids -
Lindsay Small (486) 
Turn your environment into a magical world of scientific exploration and let your child develop his senses, his concentration and his vocabulary while having lots of (messy) fun. It just takes a little imagination and time to turn your kitchen or bath into a learning experience for your littlest... ( added 2 years 25 days ago.) |
How To Discipline Teens -
- Audrey Okaneko (1,205) 
I had the most frustrating conversation with a friend. Frustrating enough to lead me to write this article.
She was very upset her son came in at 3 a.m. when his curfew was 1 a.m. She came to me asking for my advice on what to do. This was not the first time he’d broken curfew. I asked if she... ( added 2 years 28 days ago.) |
Mommisms - Moms Say The Darndest Things -
Lisa Barker (503)   Lisa Barker 
Mommisms are things your mother said a million times until one day they popped out of your mouth while you were ranting at your kids. For example:
+ If you fall and break your neck, I’ll kill you!
+ This is the worst looking pigsty I have ever seen…
+ If you think (fill in the blank)... ( added 2 years 37 days ago.) |
Parents in Love ~ 5 Reasons for Handling Mistakes with Love -
- Jean Tracy (270) 
Do your kids see you and your partner attacking each other? Do either you or your partner have to be right? Inside you'll find 5 ways true love helps when you admit when you're wrong.
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong admit it;
... ( added 22 days 16 hours ago.) |
Making the Case for Mommy Me-Time -
Carley Knobloch (8)   Carley Knobloch 
You thought you knew what you were in for before you became a mom:
diaper changing, finger painting, and lots of downtime spent snuggling
with baby ... how hard could it be?
You didn't have a clue. The errands. The housework. The job. The
marriage. Oh, and the small matter of shaping the... ( added 26 days 19 hours ago.) |
Wild Wild Kingdom - Tonight's Feature -The Teenager -
Roschelle Nelson (688)   Roschelle Nelson 
Are you having trouble figuring out how to deal with your teenager this summer? Teenagers are a difficult breed to understand and manage. They have many customs and rituals only associated with their species. These are past experiences I've had with my teenager. Hopefully, this will shed some... ( added 31 days 12 hours ago.) |
Toddler Speak - Funny Ramblings & Otherwise Embarrassing Moments -
Jamie McCarthy (100) 
One of the best perks of parenting is watching your young children grow and develop. Their inquisitive minds are constantly learning and asking questions. That inquisitiveness often leads to hilarious comments and great one-liners. They are so funny, in fact, that I began writing them down in a... ( added 32 days 15 hours ago.) |
Need an Effective Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums? -
- Liz McGowen (290)   Liz McGowen 
Today at the mall, a little girl really raised the roof. She kicked, screamed, ran away and nearly ran out the door. As a parent with my own three girls in tow, I really felt for the girl's mom. She was young, and it was clear that she had no idea what to do as the behavior unfolded. Me? I just... ( added 32 days 16 hours ago.) |
How High Is The Sky? -
Mark Parsec (23,348)   Mark Parsec 
It was a beautiful Spring morning in 1964 and I was all of six years old. I was following my Father like a shadow as he walked around the yard. I was his little man. I was his boy. He was Dad, my Hero, my Teacher and my Friend. I looked up to him in every way.
As we walked and talked I... ( added 34 days 5 hours ago.) |
A New Man in My Life -
Roschelle Nelson (688)   Roschelle Nelson 
Our son (the oldest...the baby is 7) will be a Senior in high school this fall. I capitalized Senior because if you've been there, you know it's a milestone. Well this morning his school had what's called an Educational Fair for Parents. They covered what the plans were going to be for the school... ( added 35 days 6 hours ago.) |
3 Parenting Tips ~ Using "Love Talk" with Your Partner -
- Jean Tracy (270) 
"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation." - Oscar Wilde
Whether it was a long time ago or recently, you promised to love, honor, and cherish your spouse. That includes the way you talk with each other. Perhaps you've slipped into... ( added 35 days 16 hours ago.) |
To the Max... -
Ken Mossman (3) 
I don't remember his name... at least not his last name...
I can see him clear as day. Leathery, sun-baked face, chapped lips pulling on a cigarette, crows feet peeking out from behind mirror sun-glasses. I can't recall whether he was German, Austrian or Swiss. Some folks would argue about... ( added 39 days 15 hours ago.) |
The Secret Behind Clever Kids – Can 2 Wrongs Make a Right? -
Kacycarr (23,727)   Kacycarr
I would like to know is there any truth in that saying "two wrongs make a right."
I have two sons, Brendan 36 the father of my only granddaughter Graciemae (2 years) and Jake 20. I know, "big gap." both of whom excelled at school. Brendan at the age of five was a gifted child said his tutors... ( added 42 days 23 hours ago.) |
Parenting Special Needs Kids and Siblings -
- Michelle L Devon (1,677)   Michelle L Devon 
I am the parent of a special needs child. My son is a loving 12 year old young man, who was born with a breathing disorder, has a hearing impairment, and has also been diagnosed with severe ADHD, mild OCD, and high impulsivity disorder. My daughter, who is almost 19 years old, did not have these... ( added 44 days 16 hours ago.) |
Getting Through the Valley -
- Michelle VanderHeide, BSW (114)   Michelle VanderHeide, BSW 
I've just returned to work after having several weeks off for maternity leave. (I have the most fabulous little boy added to my family!) Upon my return, I found that a handful of my families have entered into crisis mode. It's a hard place to be, and my heart hurts for them. It's a place in which... ( added 45 days 22 hours ago.) |
Understanding Our Children's Aversion To Uncool Clothes -
Roschelle Nelson (688)   Roschelle Nelson 
Have you ever been in a semi-asleep state during a dream? You know the feeling you get when you know you're dreaming but the dream is so pleasant you try to will yourself to remain asleep in an effort to finish this wonderful illusion.
Perhaps the dream isn't so pleasant and you find yourself... ( added 47 days 8 hours ago.) |
3 Parenting Tips for Parents as Lovers -
- Jean Tracy (270) 
These 3 parenting tips help you and your partner say, "I'm with you. I'm walking beside you. I love you." If you practice the tips below, your children will be building character by watching and learning from you. Inside you will be given suggestions for practicing the tips too.
"Why would a... ( added 48 days 19 hours ago.) |
Trouble With Teens - The Parent/Teenager Communication Curse -
Mark Parsec (23,348)   Mark Parsec 
What an amazing God we have that He should be so thoughtful as to bless us with the privilege of parenting over teens. Oh, I know what some of you are thinking. Teenagers can seem more like a curse than a blessing. This may seem especially true when you have a step-child or two. For some reason... ( added 49 days 3 hours ago.) |
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How Perceptions of Parents Change As We Age -
Roschelle Nelson (688)   Roschelle Nelson 
There are few times in life that I can truly and unequivocally state that I've experienced an epiphany. However, realizing that my mother, a woman who provided me with a pristine example of what a woman and mother are, was simply flying by the seat of her pants was a stark revelation for me. She... ( added 50 days 21 hours ago.) |
A Parental Measurement of Time -
Roschelle Nelson (688)   Roschelle Nelson 
"Moma." Music to your ears. U sually the first word that is recognizably uttered out of your precious gift's lips.
"I love you." This is the one ( added 52 days 18 hours ago.) |
Difficult Teenager? Here’s what to look for. -
Beth Levine (48) 
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, worried, sad or at your wits end about your child's behavior? Have you been trying many different things to get your child on the right track? It may be time to get some outside help. Even if you think they're acting out just to get attention, teenagers... ( added 54 days 14 hours ago.) |
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