Recent Parents Blog | Character Education PostsWhat To Do With Your Kid's Gross Halloween Candy?by Michele Cheplic30 Oct 2009 11:58 PMI suppose "gross" is a relative term, but when it comes to Circus Peanuts, Laffy Taffy and Wax Bottle candy, I exercise my parental veto power, and liberally toss out my daughter's Halloween treats without an ounce of guilt. Do Your Kids Freak Out When They See Someone In a Wheelchair?by Michele Cheplic24 Sep 2009 03:06 PMHere's proof that every gray cloud has a silver lining: When my beloved (dearly, dearly beloved) grandmother suffered a series of strokes a couple of years ago our entire family was devastated. The woman who had loved us unconditionally all of our lives was suddenly stripped of her dignity. Maybe Fathers Should Not Punish Their Daughtersby Andrea Hermitt22 Sep 2009 07:19 PMAfter reading Extreme Punishments by Michelle Cheplic I wondered to myself, maybe fathers should not dole out punishments to daughters at all. When dealing with correcting daughters, fathers tend to make one of two fatal mistakes. 1. Never Set Limitationsby Andrea Hermitt21 Sep 2009 02:11 PMMichele Cheplic another blogger in Parenting Advice asks Would You Let Your Teen Run for Governor? She says she wouldn't... but I would. When I talk about never setting limitations on teens, I do not mean not setting limits. There is a big difference. Teaching Kids about Responsibilityby Mary Ann Romans26 Aug 2009 10:38 AMToday, I opened up the family store. Our family store is a little method that we use to help teach our children about responsibility and about money management. At the same time, the kids get to rediscover old toys, weed out unloved toys and become appreciative for what they have. Volunteer Opportunities for Teensby Andrea Hermitt09 Jul 2009 01:57 PMAccording to ABC news, teens who volunteer reap academic rewards. "esearch confirms that teens who learn early to be social, caring, and responsible perform better in school. Volunteering improves their chances of graduating at the top of their class, armed with critical leadership skills. Would You Pay Your Teen NOT to Get Pregnant?by Michele Cheplic27 Jun 2009 10:55 PMYou might not, but there are some parents who have no problem allowing their daughters to accept cash as incentive to keep their clothes on. Whatever works, right? Actually, the cash incentive program is a trademark of a group in North Carolina called College-Bound Sisters. Early Sexual Activity in Children and Teens Linked to TV Viewingby Mary Ann Romans17 Jun 2009 10:40 AMHow young is too young for sexual activity? In my house it was any time before marriage, but the reality is that teens and even children are sexual active way before they or their parents are ready. Encouraging Children to Insist upon Respectby Kori Rodley Irons18 Jul 2008 06:11 PMRespect can be a big issue in families. In fact, it can be a big issue for many of us in various aspects of our lives-at work, with our extended families and friends, or even with strangers that we might come in contact with. Let Your Child Figure Out How to Fix Itby Kori Rodley Irons13 Jul 2008 10:05 PMWe parents seem to be biologically programmed to swoop in at the first sign of trouble and rescue our children. After all, we want to keep them safe and teach and guide them and we worry about what will happen if we are not there to make everything right. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I agree Rhiannon1mom, you don't have to spank to get your message across, but you can't let your kid run hog wild either." Michele Cheplic says... "Ruthann, how long did her tantrum last?" |
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