“Oh no, if I don’t wake up in time I will be late!” When I had something important to do I would often lay awake at night thinking about how awful it would be if I were late. I had everything ready for tomorrow: Clothes, shoes, paperwork, keys, coins for tolls and other items. … [Read more...] about What Is The Worst That Could Happen?
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Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Playground cliques can be hard on kids in elementary school through high school, if you are on the outside looking in, it can be hard on their self esteem. As a parent, knowing what you can do to help your kids break into a playground clique is important. Try the … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
The Benefits of Placing Children in a Professional Day Care Center
The decision to place your preschool-aged child in day care is a major one. There are many factors to consider; some are positive, while others can be less reassuring. Yet the benefits of childcare services are significant: aside from giving parents the chance to pursue their … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Placing Children in a Professional Day Care Center
6 Things I Know for Sure About Being a Mom
"Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not." -- James Joyce It’s not about me and it’s not about my children, it’s about the minds of the human beings I have been gifted to guide and stand with in times of trouble and triumph, … [Read more...] about 6 Things I Know for Sure About Being a Mom
Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Shopping for a vehicle when you are in a hurry is risky business. Driving 65 mph in a school zone is tempting fate. Pushing firefighters aside to run into a burning building is just plain folly. Then why would anyone discipline a child when upset, angry or in a hurry? “Anger … [Read more...] about Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to