Recent Parents Blog | Activities PostsHow to Create a Genealogy Wallby Mary Ann Romans30 Jan 2009 01:40 PMMany years ago when I was visiting some aunts, cousins, etc in Queens, NY, I spotted something that I always wanted to try when I got older and had a family of my own. A Lesson for Parents WithText-Crazed Kidsby Michele Cheplic17 Jan 2009 10:46 AMText addiction doesn't begin to describe the problem 13-year-old Reina Hardesty suffers from. The California teen recently racked up an astonishing 14,528 text messages in ONE month, producing an AT&T billing statement that totaled 440 pages. Do You Read to Your Children?by Michele Cheplic13 Nov 2008 10:00 PMIf so, do you make the experience fun and exciting or do you act as though you'd rather be getting your wisdom teeth yanked out--without anesthesia. If there is one thing a parent shouldn't have to be told to do with their child it's read. Arguing with Preschoolersby Kori Rodley Irons30 Jul 2008 01:20 PMBack talk, power struggles, the refusal to listen-all of these behaviors can be incredibly common for the average preschooler. For the parent of an argumentative preschooler, however, it can be extremely tough not to get sucked into arguing back. Preparing for Overnight Summer Camp-Part Twoby Kori Rodley Irons16 Jul 2008 12:43 PMEarlier today, I wrote about ways to introduce the idea of summer camp to a child and involve the child in helping to choose the camp-while this is especially good for children who have never been to camp before, it is also a good approach for those who are returning. Preparing for Overnight Summer Camp-Part Oneby Kori Rodley Irons16 Jul 2008 08:42 AMIt is that time of year-when thousands of children head off to summer camp-some for the very first time. While going to overnight summer camp can be so much fun and provide lifelong memories (not to mention fun, skills, and friendships), it can also be anxiety provoking for both parent and child. Are You Envious of Your Kids' Summer Freedom?by Kori Rodley Irons27 Jun 2008 10:16 AMSummer is in full swing and if the weather is accommodating in your area, your children are probably completely occupied with summer activities: camp, swimming, sports, playing in the park, fishing, camping, etc. For many children, the summer months seem to be a non-stop romp of play and vacation. Just "Be Together"-Don't Try to Turn it Into a Parenting Momentby Kori Rodley Irons22 Jun 2008 02:17 PMAs parents, we can put a lot of pressure on our interactions with our children. Privacy, Teens and Parents-Part Twoby Kori Rodley Irons05 Jun 2008 12:51 PMEarlier this morning I introduced the important topic of privacy as it pertains to adolescents and parents. Do They Have Your Permission to Take the Rituals with Them?by Kori Rodley Irons30 May 2008 09:21 PMMany of us feel pretty proud and protective of our family rituals. After all, they help bond and define our family as a special, unique entity and they give us ways to connect to one another. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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