Recent Parents Blog | Home and Family (See Also Home Blog) PostsWhat can we Learn from Our Kids?by Kori Rodley Irons04 Jun 2008 03:05 PMWho is the teacher and who is the student? For the average parent, this can be a question we find ourselves asking as we notice how much we learn and expand from our role as caretaker and guide. Cleaning as a Group-Even When They are Olderby Kori Rodley Irons27 Apr 2008 02:32 PMWhen my children were preschoolers and early elementary-aged, we did a lot of our cleaning together. Cleaning up the playroom or their bedrooms was something we did together so that I could teach them and model for them and I hoped to set a precedent for housekeeping expectations. Create Space for Conversationsby Kori Rodley Irons27 Apr 2008 09:23 AMHave you ever noticed how there are just some environments that lend themselves to conversation? There is a reason they have those big comfy chairs and cozy corners at your favorite coffee shop, or that fine restaurants have a different décor and arrangement that the local fast-food joint. Are You Making Mealtime too Long?by Kori Rodley Irons14 Mar 2008 05:21 AMParents often complain that mealtime is the most stressful time of the day. E-mailing Schedulesby Kori Rodley Irons06 Mar 2008 05:12 PMThe other day, I got the most incredible e-mail. My eldest daughter sent me an e-mail listing the activities she'd scheduled for the coming week-including who she was going to be hanging out with, any money she might need, and other savory details. How Much Disposable Family "Stuff"?by Kori Rodley Irons29 Feb 2008 09:05 AMMy two eldest children have been getting on my case about the amount of plastics we use and the amount of disposable items that our family "supports" that end up either in the recycling or the trash. Not Just Baby Photosby Kori Rodley Irons03 Feb 2008 06:02 PMA couple years ago, it dawned on me that all the photos I had of my kids scattered around the house were baby pictures--cute snapshots and portraits of them when they were tiny, clean, and dressed by me. Days and Days and Days of Rainby Kori Rodley Irons05 Jan 2008 08:02 AMI live in the Pacific Northwest--the climate where I live is relatively mild and since I am down in the valley, so to speak, we don't really get the snows and ice of more harsh winters. What we do get, however, is rain--we have been enduring days and days and days of rain, almost nonstop. Letting Kids Decorate Their Wayby Myra Turner25 Nov 2007 02:18 PMWe all have different tastes when it comes to decorating. Getting a parent and a child to agree on how the child's room should be decorated is sometimes difficult. I tried as much as possible to enlist Tyler's input on how he wanted his room redecorated and some of his ideas were pretty wild. Tips for Extended Hotel Staysby Myra Turner23 Nov 2007 05:48 PMAs I approach my first month back in New Orleans, Tyler and I are still living in a hotel but hopefully we will be leaving at the end of the month. No one wants to stay in a hotel with a young child for an extended period of time but if you have to here are a few things to keep in mind. 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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