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Brainy Brownies
What? Brownies? I know you thought this site was about children’s behavior. Well, kids need lots of vitamins and minerals to help their brains learn – and the brain gets really involved in learning new...
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The Perils of the “SEND” Button (or “Would you say that to her face?”)
I’m so pleased to introduce Fern Weis of Your Family Matters. She is a certified coach helping parents of teens to change silence to sharing, apathy to responsibility and to raise them to confident,...
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Who Else Wants a Smarter Child, a Better Reader, and a Calmer Life? Get Rhythm!
Check out my guest post on Music Teaching and Parenting’s site. It’s all about Rhythm and what it can do for you and your child: Click HERE to see more.
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The Media Battle Ground and 6 Tips That Work
You’ve heard about all the research. Media kills brain cells. Children who play video games do worse in school. Creativity is thwarted by media. So you limit. You restrict. You answer with a no more...
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Over-the-Fence Parenting Pros and Cons
Parenting is a job thrust upon untrained workers. Parents often look to other parents for tools. I call it Over-the-Fence Parenting as I am reminded of my mother leaning over the fence to talk with her...
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School Morning near the End of Kingergarten
When have you felt such overwhelming love for your child, even amidst anger, disappointment, or frustration? How much do we have to grow ourselves up to rise to this amazing feat of parenting? ~~~~~...
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A Long Road Trip? Noooooooo!
Almost summer! Here you go.You’re headed out on the road with the kids. Sure, you can put a movie into a player and that’s an easy two hours. But what about creating memories? I feel disconnected from...
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Family Members’ Blood Boils as Noise Level Rises
Sometimes noise can build so slowly that you don’t even know why you are tense, unable to concentrate, and ready to scream louder than the noise you are hearing! The other day before my parent/child...
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What If You Can’t Get Your Child to ______?
Fill in the blank. What if you can’t get your child to ______? The blank could be so many things: Try a new food. Clean up the mess. Go on the potty. Get in their car seat. Stop yelling. Be kind. Go to...
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Six Words You Should Say Today
Not too long ago, I wrote a post about praising kids called The Harm in Praising Kids. A discussion followed on ways to show encouragement and be motivating without promoting the need for validation....
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Lullabies to Savor – Twilight Comes Tiptoeing
With much enthusiasm and a pull on my heart, I highly recommend Ginger Parish’s CD of Lullabies, Twilight Comes Tiptoeing. The poignant songs remind me of those precious moments when I sang to my...
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