Setting limits can help lessen stress and reduce the impact of network news. My grandmother Mur used to say, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any at all,” then she would coyly giggle. Having been born in 1912, she certainly learned to deal with many difficult … [Read more...] about Limits and Dealing with Upsetting News Events
Parenting Teens
Choosing Corporal Punishment
Parents have many decisions ahead of them when babies grow into young children: vegan or meat, car or van, spanking or non-violence. When any parent chooses to use corporal punishment it makes sense for them to have a goal in mind. The usual goal might be to teach the … [Read more...] about Choosing Corporal Punishment
Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
What does stress have to do with kids and a messy house? Everything! You have probably seen the television shows with people who hoard things until there is no room left to walk. Well, many of us have messy or cluttered homes now and then and we thank our lucky stars there is … [Read more...] about Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
6 Ideas that “Serve Us” in Service
My youngest child is about to graduate from high school and although it is a melancholy time for me and my whole family it got me to thinking about all the ways in which my life and our lives as a family is also ending in one area and about to take flight in other areas. … [Read more...] about 6 Ideas that “Serve Us” in Service
Planning the Perfect Night In
Your Best Night In The next time nasty weather or a tight budget forces you and your family to stay indoors, keep calm and don’t panic! Make lemonade out of those proverbial lemons that life hands you, as the saying goes. With just a little creativity and a few items that you … [Read more...] about Planning the Perfect Night In
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to