Category Archives for "Parenting"
March 18, 2009
- in Homeschool , Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
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Travel The World With Your Children – In Your Living Room
I have always found traveling to be both a fun and educational experience for me and my children. Sure, you get to see fascinating places, taste exotic food, and stay in cushy hotels (sometimes). But more than that, traveling brings history and geography to life. Standing on the very ground where an important battle took […]
Continue readingKids, Rudeness, and Teaching Moments
by Mark Brandenburg “Here’s your water bottle, James!” The eight-year-old snatched the bottle hard out of his mother’s hand, and said, “Give me that!” A chorus of nervous laughter followed from the parents nearby, including the boy’s mother. James sauntered off, without acknowledging his mother’s offering, or the presence of the other parents in the […]
Continue readingWho’s The boss? You or Your Strong-Willed Child?
by Nicole MacKenzie I’m sure you’ve encountered (and perhaps have one of your own) what could be called an exceptionally “strong-willed” child. No easy-going cherub, this one. Instead, it seems like even the smallest parental request inevitably turns into a major battle of the wills. You’re faced with stupendous temper tantrums often accompanied by kicking […]
Continue readingTips on Giving Your Child A “Time-Out”
by Nicole MacKenzie What does a time-out really look like? To be effective, a time-out is an immediate instant feedback technique that is done right where the child is. The child simply sits on the floor with hands on knees. The rule is to sit quietly until you are “done”. Note that if you are […]
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March 14, 2009
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My Kids Are Driving Me Crazy
(And What to do About It) by Mark Brandenburg My kids are driving me crazy! It’s a refrain that’s being heard around the country. My kids are driving me crazy! Help! And when you conduct parent workshops, the same issues that produce that refrain come up over and over for parents. No matter where you […]
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