While there’s been endless debate over how the NSA spies secretly on Americans, at the same time many – specifically parents – have taken to spying, NSA-style. It’s no secret that kids these days are Internet-surfing nuts: they spend the majority of their time in social … [Read more...] about How to be an NSA-style Parent: Watch your Kids’ Online Activities
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Homework Approach For Parents
“My children were such fun – until homework entered the picture.” ~ Anonymous Parent Homework is necessary to reinforce what kids learn during the day, according to educators, but it can drive a wedge between parents and children at times. What can be done to change … [Read more...] about Homework Approach For Parents
Toss Punishment – Keep Discipline
If a parent punishes a child, what does a child learn from that? ‘Punishment’ is a very ugly word and I wish parents would take that word, write it down on a sheet of paper, then wad it up and throw it in the trash because that is where it belongs. The word itself feels heavy … [Read more...] about Toss Punishment – Keep Discipline
Have a Little Faith
“None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have faith.” –Paulo Coelho, Brida We tend to free associate faith as being synonymous with God or religion but what about faith as an entity or power within … [Read more...] about Have a Little Faith
Meet Bob Stone, the National 2014 Jolly K. Award Recipient
Parents Anonymous National proudly announces the recipient for the 2014 Jolly K. Award as Robert “Bob” Stone of Keansburg, New Jersey! Bob has been the go-to father and friend when someone needed a helping hand in the community. When Hurricane Sandy decimated a large portion … [Read more...] about Meet Bob Stone, the National 2014 Jolly K. Award Recipient
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to