Mon 22 Mar 2010
NO NO NO NO
As parents it is the one word we feel like we say most often. It is the word we get so tired of saying it we wish we lived in a world where we didn’t have to say it ever again. NO. No you can’t have cookies before dinner. No you can’t [Read the rest]
Thu 14 Jan 2010
Parenting requires a lot, and I do mean A LOT, of patience. It requires the kind of patience that doesn’t come naturally for most of us. It calls for the kind of patience that definitely requires a conscious effort. Do you have the patience for parenting?
I’ve always considered myself a pretty patient person. There are times [Read the rest]
Wed 29 Jul 2009
Temper tantrums are par for the course with toddlers. As they begin to understand how the world works, what they like and don’t like and gain a little independence their lack of communication skills, frustrations and they fact they often live on a fine line with their emotions can lead to temper tantrums. Toddlers throw [Read the rest]
Mon 25 Jun 2007
Posted by Lisa Mitchell under
Discipline ,
Parenting
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I purchased and read the above book based on a recommendation from my mother-in-law. She suggested it as a great book to read and tell my readers about. Several years ago she taught parenting classes and used this book as part of her program so I thought it was worth a read. I purchased the [Read the rest]
Mon 16 Oct 2006
Posted by Lisa Mitchell under
Discipline ,
Parenting
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One of the most challenging parts of parenthood is the development of a discipline system that works. We all have different personalities, and thus different approaches to how we view parenting and discipline. It is very important for couples to discuss their approach to both parenthood and more importantly discipline before they are [Read the rest]