In Parents Anonymous, we talk about parenting tools, fear isn't one of them. “You better get it done before I get back!” “I better not hear of you monkeying around in school!” “You better not iron clothes sitting down!” “You better bring those grades up or we’ll mix!” “If … [Read more...] about Fear As A Parenting Tool
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Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It
If your children were magically put in charge of you, how would they treat you? Many years ago I attended a workshop at the Parents Anonymous conference and, as always, I was ready to have fun. I met parents and facilitators from other groups across New Jersey and learned more … [Read more...] about Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It
Nightmare Solutions For Children
Nightmares have frightened us all at different times in our lives and that is as normal as waking up in the morning. From what we know now, nightmares can occur as early as one year of age. Reassurance and being responsive to a child’s needs can go a long way to helping them to … [Read more...] about Nightmare Solutions For Children
The Tech Twist on Christmas Games For All The Family
With Christmas less than a week away and the season of the family all coming together, is there a place for video games at such occasions? We often see Nintendo adverts highlighting children and grandparents all playing together and the Nintendo Wii was the perfect console for … [Read more...] about The Tech Twist on Christmas Games For All The Family
What Your Teen Is Doing on Social Media – The Parents’ Guide (Link to PDF)
Source: Liahona Academy. … [Read more...] about What Your Teen Is Doing on Social Media – The Parents’ Guide (Link to PDF)
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to