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The Three R’s of Parenting

We’re all familiar with the three R’s as it relates to learning- reading, ’riting and ’arithmetic. But have you heard about the three R’s for parents? Dr. Rachel Bryant, a licensed psychologist, has identified three R’s that she says are the foundation for successful parenting. They are: rest, reflect and refuel. Rest In order for parents to function at their best they must not shortchange themselves when it comes to getting enough sleep. Most of us get far fewer than the recommended eight hours of sleep a night. I know personally I average about 5 hours most nights. I rationalize … Continue reading →

80 Parenting Tips

Parents Magazine has been around for 80 years and in the October 2006, in honor of their anniversary, they offer 80 Tips for Parents From Parents. Here are some of my favorites: Give yourself a break, being a parent means making mistakes and we should not beat ourselves up about them. Instead, we should learn and move on. Create a weekly family ritual like talking a walk in the park, having pancakes for dinner or playing charades. Be affectionate to your kids. Begin and end each day with “I love you” and offer lots of hugs and kisses. Learn to … Continue reading →

7 Keys Of Successful Parenting

Would you like to know the secret to how you can become a successful parent? Author and pediatrician Marianne Neifert offers what she calls her 7 Secrets of Successful Parents in the April 2000 issue of Parenting. Read on to find out what they are. (1) Provide unconditional love and encouragement to your child Strive to make your children feel cherished by simply giving them your time and attention. It can be as simple as reading a book, playing or just talking together. Also, show your kids that you value what they have to say by really listening when they … Continue reading →

Parenting With Love and Logic

What type of parent are you? Are you a helicopter parent? Or perhaps you’re a drill sergeant? In their book, Parenting With Love and Logic, Foster Cline and Jim Fay, describe two very different parenting styles. Read on to see which type of parent you might be, according to their definitions. Helicopter Parents A helicopter parent thinks that love means rotating their lives around their children. These parents hover over their children and rescue them whenever a problem arises. You might be a helicopter parent if: you are forever taking forgotten lunches, homework and permission slips to school, are always … Continue reading →

I am a Mother

While I love being a mother there are days when I forget that there was more to my life before this. I’ve come to identify with the title so much that I honestly can’t remember what life was like before I had Logan. I must have had so much more time on my hands! I remembered feeling like my life was so busy, then I had a baby and I found that I didn’t even know the meaning of the word! My life quickly became filled with diapers and feeding and rocking. My entire world revolved around this little baby. … Continue reading →

Superwoman

Sometimes as single mothers I think we are expected to be Superwoman. Until now we have always shared the responsibilities with someone else, now the responsibility lies solely on us. Motherhood is a lot to take on for anyone, but to do it alone can be beyond overwhelming. No matter how involved your ex is you are still expected to take on both responsibilities in the home. If the toilet gets clogged, you have to take care of it on your own, there’s no one to do it for you. If the car breaks down, you have to find a … Continue reading →

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. When Handling Conflicts With Your Kids

When many parents experience conflicts with their children they are sometimes at a loss as to how to respond appropriately. In their book, Battles, Hassles, Tantrums and Tears, authors Susan Beekman and Jeanne Holmes outlines a strategy they call C.H.O.I.C.E.S. This technique is a way of effectively handling conflicts between adults and children as well as conflicts between children. C.H.O.I.C.E.S. can be used to set limits and to generate new solutions to old problems. Here’s how the strategy works: Command by giving clear instructions, specifying what you want the child to do in a non-humiliating way. Humor or surprise your … Continue reading →