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Remember the Leave It To Beaver TV days, when Mother’s discipline was “Wait ”til Your Father Gets Home?”
“If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot, indeed.” - Albert Einstein
Moms can’t get by with waiting until Dad comes home to “punish.” Not only does it not make [...]
“Great Moms work hard. Great moms also know when to stop working, and just enjoy the time spent with their family. Lazy hours of talking, giggling, thinking out loud, playing silly games, or listening to your children’s chatter and dreams increases the joy in your family’s life.”
Involving yourself in their small talk now, will make [...]
“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” -Henry Ward Beecher
Life seems to be changing rapidly, getting tougher all the time. We should not think for a moment that our kid’s aren’t noticing.
They hear the news, the comments of adults, they hear us. They see the look on our faces, they witness our anger at the [...]
Kids need friends, but kids need their family more. Until they are about the age of 18, they are still very influenced by peers, coaches, music, teachers, preachers. Not all of these people will give the guidance of which you approve. Be involved, but don’t be bossy.
Dancin’ With The Devil
Are you living in the Mad Zone of Parenting? Do you find yourself caught in anger and dealing with temper fits, yours and the kid’s?
I’ve been there, and I learned how to get off the hot seat. It’s hard, but it can be done, and it’s much easier when you do a [...]
Step OUT of the Mad Zone!
Are you consequencing out of anger and impatience?
You’re going to be frustrated, expect it. That’s a parent’s common emotion. You want your children to do the right thing. Frequently, they don’t.
Don’t give up on them, or yourself. Step out of the moment, regain your composure, think it out. Don’t shout.
I [...]
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About the Author As a mom, former foster parent, educator, family counselor, and business manager, I've walked many paths and write about them here. My university degree was in childhood development and since then I've taught elementary school classes, held parenting seminars, raised three boys of my own and foster parented over 250 kids and teenagers.
My husband, Lynn endured a long time career in law enforcement investigating hard crimes, sex crimes, and domestic violence. Together, our work has given us experiences that were tough, and we hope valuable to others. For a few years, Lynn transported federal prisoners as a Deputy Air Marshall. There, confined on a jet, and wrapped in chains, he saw firsthand where wrong choices land both young and old. Our journeys are full of opportunites, challenges, choices, and we live with our decisions. We tried to help those we came into contact with, but we failed many times. I think life is more about failure than successes and once we realize that, we have less heartache, taking defeat less personally, seeing the experience for what it is, a lesson. If you can, while you are still here on earth, bend down, and lift another up. It's worth it. You'll find that in doing so, your own burdens are lighter. It just happens. Let's talk.
We grew along with the kids we raised. We've made some mistakes, lived over them, and enjoyed some successes. We want to talk about it all, and hope it helps you.
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