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Can Long Trips Go Well?

Sharon — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:55:47 +0000

Family travel with one or more children can be frustrating as boredom and confined spaces easily fray everyone’s nerves. Interactive games that parents and children play can sometimes help pass the time more easily. Here is a link to an article with some ideas. Take Our Poll

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One way to reduce parental stress.

Sharon — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:34:26 +0000

When my children were younger some friends and I decided to set up a “dinner exchange.” Once a week one set of parents made a meal big enough for both families, the next week the reverse happened. We agreed to deliver the food and pick up the dirty pots. It was a nice break to have a home cooked meal prepared and delivered every other week. Take Our Poll

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Solving Problems at Home

Sharon — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:12:17 +0000

Most parents hope that they can solve a problem with their child with one or two explanations or consequences. Unfortunately this is rarely the case, especially when a behavior reoccurs frequently. Thoughtful efforts over time often are the ones that produce results.Take Our Poll

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A New Year’s Resolution for Mom and Dad

Sharon — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:37:40 +0000

One of the best things you could do for your entire family this year is to take care of yourself by doing one thing – setting up a date with your partner or a close friend at least two times a month. (It doesn’t have to be expensive or lengthy). Take Our Poll

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Parenting Teens and Tweens

Sharon — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:16:27 +0000

One basic guideline for parents of adolescents is to know where their child is and who they are with whenever they are away from home. Take Our Poll

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Holiday Rituals

Sharon — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:51:38 +0000

Holiday rituals can involve a lot of work but can provide opportunities for families to express their care and spend quality time together. Such occasions can be important to children and parents. Take Our Poll

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“Time Out” for Parents

Sharon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:54:47 +0000

When parents are about to lose their tempers (often an ineffective way to talk to a child) it can help to find a way to take a “time out” by walking into another room or by doing something calming (listening to music, calling a friend, enjoying a snack, etc.) for a few minutes or longer. This simple but often difficult accomplishment can help Mom or Dad communicate with their child more clearly and effectively. Take Our Poll

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Guilt

Sharon — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:40:28 +0000

Moms and Dads feel guilty about all kinds of things. Some are understandable mistakes that invariably happen in the complicated job of being a parent while others are nothing to feel guilty about at all.

Parental guilt is not helpful to children, it can keep parents from thinking of ideas to make things go well for everyone in their family. Take Our Poll

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Eye Contact

Sharon — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:18:59 +0000

Many parents as so busy with the countless undone tasks involved in their daily lives that they primarily look directly at their child when they are upset with them. It can help things go smoothly at home if Moms and Dads remember to spend plenty of time making eye contact with their little ones when they are pleased with them Take Our Poll

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When to Explain Rules to Children

Sharon — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:35:15 +0000

It is often more effective for parents to review guidelines and rules before they are put in place. i.e. If a Mom or Dad is teaching their child to hold an adult hand while crossing the street if they only explain their expectations when they are standing at an intersection tensions can easily flare. If parents are setting limits for the amount of time spent on social media sites it is also good to discuss the parameters beforehand rather than only saying “no more” when it is time to turn off the computer. Take Our Poll

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