Category Archives: Parenting

Parenting from the Gut, Heart, and Soul

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Natalia Erehnah

“How high is an Olympic diving board?” Thaddeus asked one day as we were jumping off the dock into the lake.  “Let me check,” said my friend, pulling out her i-Phone.    A quick click and a few taps and we … Continue reading →

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Language that’s banned in our house!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by skakris

Most parents don’t allow their children to swear at home, and ban certain language from being used. Our ban on language extends beyond swearing, and this is why: The subconscious mind is the part of the brain that processes our … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Time Out

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Natalia Erehnah

Most of us are rather enlightened parents these days.  When our children hit or scream or take another child’s toy, we don’t spank them.  We put them in time out. There they sit, one minute for every year old, contemplating … Continue reading →

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Your Child’s Name

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Maakaplan

Every man and woman is born with a divine purpose in life. Divine purpose is defined by a name by which that person is called. The name(s) a person bear signifies a divine calling which the person has to bear … Continue reading →

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Promises to Children….a Slippery Slope!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Juleeoo

By Julie Jenkins Sathe Author of “ENLIGHTENED DISCIPLINE” For anyone who has children or works with children, making promises is something we adults must all consider. Really consider. If you watch yourself, the reason that you are making a promise … Continue reading →

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Should parents “friend” their kids on Facebook?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin

Article Source: http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100825/ttc-tech-us-facebook-parents-poll-96247d2.html NEW YORK – To friend or not to friend is the big question facing many parents dealing with teenagers on Facebook. Three quarters of parents questioned in a Nielsen survey said they are friends with their children … Continue reading →

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10 parenting resolutions for a healthier new year

Posted on January 1, 2010 by admin

Article Source: msnbc.msn.com Article by: Stacey Boyd Parenting expert Stacey Boyd offers simple, easy ways to transform your habits and provide a healthier environment for your little ones. 1. Reclaim your home Resolve that one day each week will be … Continue reading →

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Parenting resolutions for a peaceful home

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

Article Source: ocregister.com Article by: Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel Ways to keep from being angry with your kids or having them misbehave to get your attention. There are no reruns in the parenting game. Let us commit to these standards of … Continue reading →

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Making Christmas Memories Your Kids Will Keep for a Lifetime

Posted on December 22, 2009 by admin

Article Source: examiner.com Article by: Lori Soard Whether you have wonderful Christmas memories from your childhood or your memories are lacking in that area, chances are that you want to create magical Christmas moments for your children that they will … Continue reading →

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Tough questions call for assurance

Posted on December 21, 2009 by admin

Article Source: nashuatelegraph.com Six-year-old Madison at bedtime. Hair done in ponytails. Flannel PJs and well-loved stuffed animals all around. Moments before the final kiss and lights out: “Mommy, is Santa real?” Uh oh. Critical parenting moment. Your heart skips a … Continue reading →

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