“You better act like you have some sense!” “I know your mother taught you better than that!”… More
Why Your Timeouts Don’t Work
Different parents discipline their kids differently, but one of the most popular methods a lot of parents agree on is the timeout. … More
Mom, Mommy, Deborah: Does it Make a Difference What Your Children Call You?
In her essay, Why I Don’t Want My Kids to Call Me Mom she speaks of her roles as both “Mom” and “Ms. Eva” (the title which she prefers from her son) being two different people. … More
Dad Beats the Mess Out of Daughters for Twerking on Camera. Was He Right?
Recently, someone uploaded a video to YouTube of a father disciplining his daughters with corporal punishment because he found they’d created their own video—of themselves twerking…. More
Oh No My Child Didn’t…
As a parent, you know your child. It may take three attempts and some bass in your voice to get your kid to behave (and let’s not forget the hushed murmurs and rolled eyes). So if we are aware of our children’s propensity to not listen and behave in a certain manner, why is it so hard to accept this realization when it comes from an outside party?… More
5 Ways A Mom Can Discipline Effectively
We all want to spoil our kids and give them everything they want and need. But let’s be real, a spoiled child isn’t just your problem. Spoiled behaviors will affect your child, their social relationships, their academics, their respect for elders, and of course you- the parents. … More
A Different Kind of Discipline
There are many schools of thought when it comes to changing a child’s bad behavior. Some parents are “talkers” meaning they will talk their children to death hoping that at some point the behavior will change. There are other parents who are more “hands on”… More
To Fight or Not to Fight? Kids Handling Confrontation
Every parent has that moment when they have to decide if they’re going to tell their child to fight or walk away from a confrontation. For twelve years, my oldest son has lived a peaceful life. He goes to school, makes good grades and gets along with his peers and is active in sports…. More
4 Ways to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Hi, my name is Tara and I’m a yeller. However, I realized a short while ago that I didn’t want my kids to grow up in a house where someone’s always yelling and anger seeps through most conversations. … More
Does Technology Make Parenting Easier?
Blogs. Facebook. E-books. Twitter. Forums. Phone Apps. If you’ve got a parenting question technology has a parenting answer. … More
Encouraging Your Toddler’s Independence and Redirecting Stubbornness
My 18 month old daughter’s name was inspired by – rain, because it’s the life source for all living things. However, too much rain causes flooding, soil erosion, and scary landslides—way more damage than good. Raine, though spelled differently, if given the opportunity, will run wild like most toddlers. Her tantrums pour down. … More
