We already know that lecturing a child does not always get the desired response. Sometimes it is not what you say but it may be how you say it. While my girls were young I learned about rewording messages to the girls so that they would understand and comply with requests. I … [Read more...] about It’s Not What You Say— It’s How You Say It
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Promise Not Kept
Can your children count on you? Can your kids count on what you say today meaning the same thing tomorrow? When nine-year-old Chelsey was in the fifth grade, Mr. Ramirez wanted her to work harder and perhaps bring her Bs and Cs up to As so he made her a deal, he would give her … [Read more...] about Promise Not Kept
What Parents Should Know About Binge Drinking
As a parent one thing you should know about, and be concerned about is binge drinking. Binge drinking is a very real, very scary problem that tends to plague teens around the country. Here are some of the things every parent should know:That it is real, and happens: Do not be in … [Read more...] about What Parents Should Know About Binge Drinking
5 Tips Every Parent Can Do To Make A Difference In Their Teen’s Life
You were the first person to hold him when he was born. You held her hands as she learned to walk. You were there to teach them right from wrong and kiss away the hurts. You are the first person that your child bonded with and for the first part of their life, your influence in … [Read more...] about 5 Tips Every Parent Can Do To Make A Difference In Their Teen’s Life
A Child’s Mistake: Holding a Grudge
Attending my Parents Anonymous group was the best thing I could have done for my daughters Chelsey and Katie. All the parenting I learned from my own parents about was either wrong or illegal. I just did not want to treat my girls the way I had been treated as a child. Having … [Read more...] about A Child’s Mistake: Holding a Grudge
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to