Last week found a dark cloud hanging over the educational establishment in Atlanta, Georgia. Caught up in the conspiracy to cheat were the former superintendent, executive administrators, principals, assistant principals, testing coordinators, teachers, school improvement … [Read more...] about Cheating and Kids: Use Teaching Moments
Parenting
Your Child Wants to Get a Tattoo
Teenagers are curious creatures. When kids turn twelve many are already into adolescence, a time of great change in their brains, bodies and lives. Adolescence can be a trying time for parents as well; one day this cuddly, sweet boy does an about-face and utters profanities as he … [Read more...] about Your Child Wants to Get a Tattoo
What Goes In Does Come Out: How Babies and Toddlers Pick Up More Than You Would Think
I have raised two children and have babysat more than my share of nieces and nephews and I know for a fact that things you say and do come back to bite you. Even things you think are innocent and even things that you think are good things to teach your children can rear their … [Read more...] about What Goes In Does Come Out: How Babies and Toddlers Pick Up More Than You Would Think
Who Is your Hero?
The definition of the word hero means: a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: A hero is someone who is brave and courageous in spite of the tremendous odds against him or her. It is a person … [Read more...] about Who Is your Hero?
Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
My two daughters are grown and have families of their own now. When my youngest daughter went to college she wrote me a letter that to this day I hold dear to my heart. She validated my parenting skills telling me she was glad I set boundaries and confronted her when she went … [Read more...] about Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to