Recent Parents Blog | Temperament PostsDisciplining other People's Teensby Andrea Hermitt02 Sep 2009 09:41 PMMary Ann Romans recently wrote about Disciplining Other People's Kids and I have to say I agree with every word she wrote. As I finished reading it however my first though was, "but my kids are older, and that is not a problem anymore...", then I thought again. Southerners Spank Their Kids Moreby Michele Cheplic24 Jul 2009 05:08 AMDo you spank your kids as a means of discipline? According to a new study, if you live in the southern portion of the United States, then you probably answered the aforementioned question with a hearty: "Yee-haw!" or "Yes, Ma'm. Do You Fight in Front of Your Kids?by Michele Cheplic05 Apr 2009 10:40 PMHow often do you quarrel in front of your children? If you follow old-school parental advice your answer would be: Never. But, this is the 21st century and these days child psychologists are singing a different tune when it comes to arguing in front of your kids. How Often Do You Yell at Your Kids?by Michele Cheplic16 Feb 2009 03:06 AMUnlike some other parents, one of my best friends from grade school, who mothers a rambunctious 9-year-old, has no qualms admitting that she yells at her son. "If it were not so darn effective, I wouldn't do it," she reminds me on a regular basis. A Stress/Anxiety Stomach Acheby Kori Rodley Irons22 Jul 2008 03:17 PMStress and anxiety in children can manifest itself in some pretty interesting ways. Some children might have tantrums or cry or be very obvious when they are stressed or anxious about something, but others may not be as open about their worries. The Constantly "Fussy" Childby Kori Rodley Irons21 Jul 2008 06:18 PMDifferent children have different temperaments. Most of us parents discover quickly that our children do not arrive as cherubic blank slates after all, but come with at least the basics of their own unique personalities. Some Kids Need More Specific Guidance and Instructionby Kori Rodley Irons17 Jun 2008 03:42 PMSome of us can pick up general ideas and others of us seem to be able to figure out what needs to be done or what is expected of us. As parents, we may have children like that or we may have children who need more direct instruction, minimal choices and specific guidance. It can be a GOOD Thing we can't Change our Kidsby Kori Rodley Irons31 May 2008 11:24 AMI can get as frustrated as the next parent that my children will not just settle down and do what I want them to. After all, I just KNOW that I often know what is best for them and I am convinced that if they would just listen to me and change-they would be happier individuals. When You're All Stressing Each Other Outby Kori Rodley Irons12 May 2008 06:20 PMAs "the Mom" I tend to think of family life and the things my kids do in the perspective of "how are they affecting me." For example, I am quick to report when my kids are doing or saying things that stress me out, but I forget that I do things that stress them out too. What to Do with Night Owls-Part Twoby Kori Rodley Irons19 Feb 2008 08:14 PMWe've talked about kids who get up early in the morning and started to talk over some of the reasons that children might be having a hard time getting to sleep at night. Recent Blog Comments LauraaSlack says... "This looks like a perfect place for a 16 year old girl to step in and throw this out there." Michele Cheplic says... "I agree Madz, it was poor planning on the school's part." |
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