This is part one of a four-part series on Positive Discipline (or positive parenting). Over the next four weeks I will focus on four key areas of positive discipline. Please feel free to send questions in the comment form if you are looking for more specific information. The word discipline has such a bad reputation, …
There’s been a significant shift in our culture since I was a child. I’m not talking about pushing kids too hard (true), over-scheduling (true), or focusing so heavily on the future that we sometimes side step the present (true). I’m not talking about any of those things. Today, I’m only talking about toys. Did you …
Ever have one of these days? I don’t know if it’s full moon tonight or what, but it sure has been one of those days! I’m thinking it’s time for a girl’s night out soon. And No, I will not let the Mom Guilt set in! I think the kids are ready for back-to-school. What …
Deconstructing supermom. stick with me on this one…. Working moms are less likely to experience symptoms of depression than stay at home moms. So says a new study out of the University of Washington. Having a job (particularly one that you love) is likely to improve your overall mental health and well-being. It makes sense. …
When you become a mom, it just becomes second nature. We do it when we’re cooking meals, we do it when we’re getting the kids out the door, we do it when we’re on the phone, and we even do it when we’re in the shower. Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about multitasking. THE ART …