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I'm back

2011-04-15T10:56:00.000-05:00

My daughter was an inspiration for me to get back to blogging. Just finished up last week a session on Anger and Strong Willed- Children. I will post some of the sessions on my website next week. www.pagesofparenting.com. Have a great weekend

Extreme Parenting

2011-01-18T12:46:00.000-06:00

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html

This is the talk of the week on parenting. I can give my opinion- but really want to hear from you

Great recipes

2010-11-11T12:33:00.000-06:00

Great Recipes for Fall from Kraft Foods

I love the pictures and recipes from Kraft Foods Newsletter Cookbook. This can help any parent with their hectic schedule and upcoming holidays.

I'm Back- Check this out Getting your kids set with Chores

2010-11-10T13:04:00.000-06:00

Are you Choosing the Right Chores?

This great article will help you look at chores for various age groups. For Toddlers there is a great chart.

2009-10-27T15:59:00.002-05:00

CNN segment on Yelling instead of spanking

After you get through the commercials, this segment has some great food for thought! The bottom line is spanking's a definite no-no. AS for yelling-How much do you do? They say mom's do more because the dad is not around as much and stress is on the mom's shoulders. Sound Familiar!!!

Great video

2009-10-20T16:31:00.005-05:00

Just posted on Pages of Parenting Bookstore Facebook account a video on some old idea's that your moms and grandma's used to do-that really are a great idea and a good thing to get back into your routine. I'm not going as far to say pearls and all- just these ideas on the video are a great addition. If you are doing them now- a big pat on the back

Pages of Parenting Bookstore facebook account

Nurture Shock

2009-10-13T16:29:00.005-05:00

FYI. There is a new book out called Nurture Shock. You can see it on the store website www.pagesofparenting.com. The authors are going to be on all of the talk shows and last week NPR had a discussion on the book. Based on some interesting research- some of the content is any eye opener-I do have copies in the store also. They say this will change the way parenting is looked at today. One point they made was that parents today praise to much. They go on the show the consequences of that action. I've told many people about the study they published. I can see incorporating some of their ideas with what you already have in place-As the story goes one step at a time.

How do we teach Civics?

2009-09-10T10:35:00.003-05:00

After the disrespect shown to the President last night, what example are we showing our children? I do understand that we are to value our opinion and teach them to do likewise, but teaching them when and how would be what's needed here. Just recently we were telling our daughter that it's ok that we don't agree on a decision she has made (She's 23). It is important to respect each other in the process of understanding each others side. What example did we learn last night? It is up to you as parents to teach with conviction and temper with silence. Show them better ways to express themselves without diminishing the other persons view. To offset the public display, we need to be an example at home. Do you want your kids yelling at you and calling you a liar?

Manners- Make that a summer goal

2009-07-01T15:13:00.002-05:00

Being that families spend more time together during the summer time, you and your spouse can make this a great time to work on manners with your kids. I hear so many adults say that this is one thing that is going by the wayside. Good manners can be such a great asset when all grown up and looking for that great job. You can start early by modeling with your toddlers please and thank-you. Here are two books that I really like, that can get you started in the right direction.

365 Manners Kids Should Know

The Splatters Learn Some Manners

King of Pop

2009-06-26T20:08:00.002-05:00

Michael Jackson touched all of us at one point in our lives. For me, his music was so much a part of my life. So what does this have to do with parenting? Now would be a great time to gather the family around and share with them stories about how life was while Michael Jackson's songs were being played. Kids love to hear stories about their parents when they were younger. Everyone can even try to moon walk! I did this with my daughter and even pulled out my Jackson 5 albums. We had a great time and was a good way to honor a legend.

Potty Training

2009-06-24T15:44:00.003-05:00

If potty training is on that list for the summer- This is a great website to help you through the ups and downs! Remember to be consistent and positive-They won't go to college in diapers- trust me!

http://www.parentdish.com/category/potty-training/?ncid=emlblstwbbbab00000001

Summer Time

2009-06-19T17:29:00.002-05:00

I just ran across a great new book for kids Follow That Map by Scot Ritchie. This is a first book on mapping skills. What a great book for that summer trip and a great learning experience for your child.

New website

2009-05-26T13:21:00.002-05:00

My website may look the same, but make note it's under construction- When done it will feel new and improved!!! Look forward to sharing with you some great tools to help in your parenting concerns. Talk soon

Back to School

2008-08-22T14:42:00.002-05:00

We had a great time all summer, but now it's time to get back to school. Make it easier on your kids and yourself by establishing routines now that will make it easier for you all year long.
At Pages of Parenting bookstore, we have charts from Creative Changes, Inc. that help kids get ready for school and share in family responsibilities. Charts for personal care, potty training, chores, and behavior keep you from having to nag. You'll be happier, and so will your kids!

Here we are AUGUST

2008-08-01T15:07:00.004-05:00

I've been to a lot of conferences lately. Most teachers are saying the summer was way too short. They had so many hours of professional development that it seemed there wasn't much down time. Next week they start going back-year round schools already are back in the routine. As teachers drag themselves into the classrooms, the parents are counting down the days to back to school. I have received various comments from parents who stop by the Pages of Parenting Bookstore saying that they have enjoyed the special time and trips with their kids but they can't wait to get them back in school and routine. One mom said that her 13yr old is so off his sleeping schedule that he will have a rough first week back. As you find that escape from the hot sun, take some time to start jotting down your to-do's for back to school. It's never to early to get into that frame of mind. This will be a great school year. TIP for first day of school children- try to take them by their new school ahead of time, to relieve some of the first day jitters!

Parent Coach??

2008-07-12T10:43:00.003-05:00

When I tell people that along with my parenting bookstore, I am also a parent coach, they respond with "What is a Parent Coach?"

Parent Coaching is a professional relationship that enhances your ability to learn, make changes, and achieve desired goals as a parent or child. A parent coach helps you get clear about what you want to accomplish, set specific goals, make an effective action plan, stay focused, and eliminate obstacles.
Coaching is not teaching, although it is educational.
Coaching reinforces learned concepts and skills until they become second nature. Your coach provides skills training in the 'need-to-know' moment that formal teaching missed. With your coach you will discover how much you already know. You learn more by discovering answers than by hearing them.

Coaching is not therapy, but it is therapeutic.
The focus of coaching is on taking a hard look at what is working for you and your family and what is not working. Then you'll identify specific plans, action steps, and ways of thinking that will move you toward achieving your desired goals.

Holidays

2008-07-02T11:43:00.003-05:00

Now's the time to work on or establish some traditions in your home. Kids love to look forward to a specific event or happening. My parents just passed away and my daughter was discussing how she was going to miss stopping by their house to throw poppers with her grandparents. We had started that ritual to include them in the 4th without interrupting their routine. All looked forward to it each year and poppers are so harmless. Just throw them on the ground. It even brought a smile to my grumpy old dad.

Have a Safe and Happy 4th

Play

2008-06-26T15:29:00.003-05:00

With the bright sun and not a cloud in the sky, kids should be taking this time to play. For parents a great book to help encourage a variety of play activities and as a bonus also help your child with their health, intelligence and creativity is The Power of Play by David Elkind. During the school year so much creativity time has been taken away from their curriculum. Who would have thought you would actually have to teach your kids to play? Just taking the time to interact with them can be such an esteem builder. With this book, you can bring the lightheartedness back into parenting. Play can also be important in the social education of your child. By being a good role model, as you play with them, you are helping them learn about communication, respect, and more of who you are. Great summer read!!

Teen Pregnancy

2008-06-25T15:36:00.002-05:00

For those parents concerned with this subject check out tonight

NBC & The National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy collaborated to "warn teens about the dangers of pregnancy while enchanting them with the network's new reality show Baby Borrowers." 7-8pm central

Connection Parenting

2008-06-21T17:46:00.003-05:00

There is a great book by Pam Leo called Connection Parenting. This is a great discipline book for an alternative to 1 2 3 Magic by Thomas Phelan. This book guides you in becoming aware of your whole child. Their feelings, environment, personality all become a factor in choosing an action that brings the best positive response.