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May 8, 2013
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Parenting in the Right Gear

On a recent spring day, I pulled out my bicycle for the first ride of the season.  I rode frequently before my kids were born and I’ve been easing back into it now that they’re getting older. But while the … Continue reading →

Categories: Daily Truths, Mommy Job Truths, Practical Truths | Tags: discipline, parenting | Permalink

March 7, 2013
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Chuck the Chore Charts

Most parents have tried chore charts as a means to wrangle cooperation from their kids. I bet, at some point, you may have assembled all those little wooden magnets with cute icons representing chores that you hope your kids will … Continue reading →

Categories: Daily Truths, Practical Truths | Tags: chore chart, chores, discipline, family time management, manners | Permalink

January 28, 2013
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Drive Parenting

Getting our kids to do their chores or other necessary tasks and behavior is a constant battle in our house. We’ve tried incentives (really good ones), threats, and the “do this before that” approach. It all takes energy and planning … Continue reading →

Categories: Daily Truths | Tags: child behavior, child rearing, Daniel Pink Drive, discipline, parenting | Permalink

March 25, 2011
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Parents R Us

  “Mom,” Son says, eating his ham, egg and cheese at the counter before school. “Did Daddy tell you the secret?”   “What secret, honey?”   I’m at the sink, running water over strawberries, lopping off their green tops and … Continue reading →

Categories: Big Truths, Daily Truths, Practical Truths | Tags: discipline, discussing childbirth with kids, parenting | Permalink

January 3, 2010
by heather
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How to Stop Whining and Other Parenting Resolutions

Early in the New Year I’ve now started to add parenting goals to my list of personal goals. Top of the list this year is following through on a consistent strategy to help my kids stop whining. Or rather, to … Continue reading →

Categories: Big Truths | Tags: discipline, new year's resolutions, tantrums, whining | Permalink

November 30, 2009
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On Demand Culture = Demanding Kids

  For awhile now, I’ve been thinking about how to raise kids in a culture where music, TV, movies, toys, books and…mommy are offered on demand. How do you help your children learn patience, portion control and restraint when they … Continue reading →

Categories: Ah Ha Truths, Big Truths, Daily Truths | Tags: discipline, parenting, tantrums, whining | Permalink

May 1, 2009
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Acting Out

Categories: Loving Truths, Uncategorized | Tags: discipline, preschooler, toddler | Permalink

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