What if you won a contest and the prize was for a genie to instantly clean and do menial jobs around your home for you? Sounds wonderful, does it not? A busy mother recently stumbled onto an idea that seemed like a perfect solution to her messy house. She had been extremely … [Read more...] about Which Is It, Chores Or Punishment?
Parenting Teens
Snooping, Yes or No?
To snoop or not to snoop, that is the question. Is it nobler to turn a blind eye or should you become a detective? In Parents Anonymous meetings, parents had many lively, informative discussions on a myriad of topics. This time it was snooping and whether or not it is … [Read more...] about Snooping, Yes or No?
Phone Tips to Teach Kids
Is it okay not to answer the phone or to hang up while a person is still talking? The answer is, yes! It is important for parents to teach children how to answer the phone properly and still protect our private information. Knowing which information to give out or keep secret … [Read more...] about Phone Tips to Teach Kids
4 Things Poker Has Taught Me About Parenting
I'm not a poker player by the stretch of anyone's imagination, least of all my husband, who is a genuine enthusiast. But ever since I officially became a parent two years ago, I've become quite a student of the game. And, for anyone who is a parent or seriously thinking of … [Read more...] about 4 Things Poker Has Taught Me About Parenting
Teach Your Children The Way You Teach Your Dogs
When you get a puppy you teach them to be housebroken, to sit, stay, down and heel— kids need training too. Hilda, an 86-year-old member in my Parents Anonymous group, had reared several children into successful adulthood and sought help concerning her teenage granddaughter. … [Read more...] about Teach Your Children The Way You Teach Your Dogs
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to