Essays on raising children, in the order they were written. 55 of them so far.
I love that Grandparents are honored on a special day each year. Grandparents fill many roles in their grandchildren’s lives. I am grateful for the relationship I had with my four grandparents. They were very special people in my life. I have so many fond memories and learned so
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School is back in session and it is our responsibility to take best care of our children and help them adjust and get back into the swing of schedules and rules. In one of our parenting classes back in 2003, we asked the question of the children attending the class?
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I am hearing it more and more… “They are on their phones all the time.” Though I am a big supporter of technology and the benefits it provides to us, individually and in society, it is important, once again, to keep it in moderation. Technology is a great tool when
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Throughout my life, I have personally recognized the importance of touch. When I was very young my dad would put us to bed and gently rub our faces. Sometimes he would tell us a quiet story and I loved hearing his deep voice. This soothing, relaxing touch was an avenue
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According to https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/control...Control means: to exercise restraining or directing influence over : to have power over Who has control and who doesn’t. In families and schools, truly, the easier question (and more accurate question) to answer is what can you control and what
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I have so many memories of a new school year beginning for my children. The highs and lows, the surprises and sadnesses, the schedules and new beginnings. AND, there were so many things to remember… One of the most important times of the day was “pickup”. I remember waiting in
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Families and Chores have given opportunity to many conversations and debates. Survival Skills For Healthy Families and Love and Logic believe chores are just a part of being in a family. When we teach children how to take care of themselves in a healthy way, it empowers them to feel
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Most children won’t actually ask theirSELF that question. Most children won’t actually say all the positive things that we know about our children. My daughters and I recently spent some TIME together and had great discussions about children (my grandchildren were part of the conversation:). Having two of
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One of the things I looked forward to when I watched the calendar of August tick by was school supply shopping. I love the smell of the office supply stores. I know, kinda weird…but my first job was in a print shop and I totally loved it. I enjoyed
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When our homes become a nagging, bickering, argumentative and overwhelming four walls, schedules can help. Most parents are busy with jobs, chores and…life. It is hard to keep track of everything that needs to be done, it’s hard to remember all the things and easy to get pushed
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Back to school we go! With two daughters working in education in Tennessee and Texas and with many of my friends and past co-workers are on their way back into the school system, the importance of sending love and support their way is very important to me. We have
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Recently I picked up a book that my sister gave me, titled “Back In Control” by Gregory Bodenhamer. This is a great book written by a father and juvenile probation officer. In 1994, my sister and brother in law invited me to join them at a workshop put on by
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