Category Archives: A – Z Parenting Tips

All Kids are “One of a Kind”

Posted on July 1, 2010 by admin

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” -Dr. Seuss As a new parent, I did not really understand what Dr. Seuss meant.  I naively expected my children to … Continue reading →

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Summer Afternoons

Posted on June 1, 2010 by admin

Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~Henry James Yes, Henry James did have children. So why did he think summer afternoons were so beautiful? My recollection … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mothers

Posted on May 1, 2010 by admin

“A critical factor in a child’s well-being is the serenity of his mother. We need to be compassionate toward ourselves, both for the good of our children and for our own good as well.” From The Price of Privilege by … Continue reading →

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Tips for Living with a Toddler

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

Without definite, firm, effective limit-setting from a parent, a child is pushed to find limits for himself. That’s hard and often scary. T. Berry Brazelton “In this house, we do not call names.” “Do not pull the cat’s whiskers, pet … Continue reading →

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

“There must be more to life than having everything” -By Maurice Sendak It can seem at times that children today are more materialistic and expect that more and more be done for them rather than feeling grateful for what they … Continue reading →

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Bullying and Teasing Tips

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

“I became shy because I was overweight. At 16 I was 182 pounds and was called ‘Blubber.’ It was pathetic and childish, but girls are so catty. It lasted for about two years. Eventually, I must have told my mother, … Continue reading →

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Understanding Your Teen

Posted on January 1, 2010 by admin

“The two worlds, the one inhabited by the adult and the one by the teenager, can intersect in a way that can truly enliven and enlarge the perspective of both.” ~ Ellen Galinsky, The Six Stages of Parenthood What’s fun … Continue reading →

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Over-indulgence: Too Much of a Good Thing

Posted on December 1, 2009 by admin

All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.   -Peanuts character, Lucy    Lucy is correct when she says it is okay to overindulge once in a while. For instance, during the holidays we … Continue reading →

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Responsibility vs. Entitlement

Posted on November 1, 2009 by admin

Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.  -Booker T. Washington   Placing responsibility on our children enhances their self -esteem by giving them a sense of … Continue reading →

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Talk to your Children about Sex

Posted on October 1, 2009 by admin

So that means that you and Dad did that twice.” -Bridget Gawinowicz, age 5, after being told by her mom how babies are made (she has one brother). It’s inevitable; The Question: “Mom, where did I come from?” If you … Continue reading →

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