parenting

Fear As A Parenting Tool

Jackie Ramirez · February 27, 2014 ·

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

Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It

Jackie Ramirez · February 25, 2014 ·

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

What Are Teens Doing Online?

Guest Blogger · February 23, 2014 ·

With the rise of technology and the advance of social media, parenting teenagers has gotten a lot more complicated. Not only do parents need to keep tabs on where their child is and who they are with physically, they now need to monitor where they go online. Teenagers who are … [Read more...] about What Are Teens Doing Online?

Nightmare Solutions For Children

Jackie Ramirez · February 6, 2014 ·

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