We've all heard the phrase, "Practice makes perfect." Well, it isn't true, it just makes you better. The reason I'm bringing this up is because I've found that very few parents actually practice parenting. Most parents simply react to situations and have rarely even allowed their children the … [Read more...]
Beg and Bribe or Relax and Reward
March 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When I was a kid, my mom would often beg and bribe me to help around the house. I'm not saying my mom was wrong (I definitely liked being lazy until I was offered twenty bucks), but I didn't want to use that with my own kids. I was turned on to the idea of paying kids for chores by allowing them … [Read more...]
Tell Me a Story Mama
November 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
Over the years I have heard the phrase "Can you tell us a story, Mom" many times. I love to make up stories for my children. It was a tradition that was passed down from my mom. When we were little she would make up the most spectacular stories. Many times there would be a suspenseful part of … [Read more...]
More Pain? No Gain!
June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love a good treasure hunt. I use them all the time with educating my children, gift exchanges, etc. They are great fun! One of my first memories of doing treasure hunts was on my 13th birthday. I planned a great scavenger hunt and hoped that I could get on "his" team. You see, I invited "him" … [Read more...]
Step Back – And Watch Your Teens Fly
March 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
With my whole being I believe in the abilities of my adult or nearly adult children to make wise choices for their lives. It is for this reason, I refrain from giving unsolicited advice. I am particularly careful when it comes to those monumental decisions. … [Read more...]
