Category Archives: General

How To Maintain Consistent Discipline For Toddlers

How To Maintain Consistent Discipline For Toddlers As much as I would like to remain consistent, there are times when I want to throw discipline for toddlers out the window. My daughter is three years old, and I am completely … Continue reading

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Why Mothers Day Books Are Great Gifts

Why Mothers Day Books Are Great Gifts Mothers Day books are a great gift to give to the moms in your life.  Each year givers are challenged to come up with something special and original to honor their mothers.  It … Continue reading

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Positive Discipline Makes You A Better Parent

Positive Discipline Makes You A Better Parent Positive Discipline is a very powerful way to teach children to be responsible.   One of its side benefits is that it makes you a better parent.  Yes, I am referring to how it … Continue reading

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Parents Help Children Get Ready For Kindergarten

httpv://youtu.be/cLtT3q6OKrA Parents Help Children Get Ready For Kindergarten How can you help your child get ready for kindergarten?  Barbara Allisen has the answer.  I had a chance to chat with Barbara, a kindergarten teacher, author, and speaker.  She helps parents … Continue reading

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Entrepreneur Moms Meet Up

httpv://youtu.be/TYjwKUTzKVk Entrepreneur Moms Meet Up One of the best things about attending professional conferences is meeting great people.  I realize that moms meet up with many different people, but when two entrepreneurial moms meet up, magic happens. One amazing mom … Continue reading

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One of My Recommended Parenting Websites – Parenting 2.0

One of My Recommended Parenting Websites – Parenting 2.0 I was searching for parenting websites when I discovered the LinkedIn Parenting 2.0 Group.  When the group’s name flashed up as a search result, it resonated with me instantly and piqued … Continue reading

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Kids LA Marathon and Communicating with Children about Winning

Kids LA Marathon and Communicating with Children about Winning About the Kids LA Marathon Our eight year-old son ran in the annual Rod Dixon’s KidsMarathon at Dodger Stadium along with 5,000 other Los Angeles Unified School District elementary students.  He … Continue reading

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Maintenance Keeps Relationships and A '67 Corvette Running

httpv://youtu.be/bKRanaUHYIk If you want your relationships to thrive, make sure you are maintaining them.  Maintenance is an essential part of Authoritative Parenting.  Here are five tips to maintain your relationship with your kids so it purrs as sweetly as the … Continue reading

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Love Extravagantly While Disciplining Children

In this season of love, I encourage you to love your children extravagantly. By that, I don’t just mean being generous in giving gifts, words, time, acts, or cuddles as you are able. I mean love extravagantly with your commitment … Continue reading

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Permissive Parenting – Code For “Bad Parenting”?

Permissive Parenting is described as being emotionally connected to a child but not providing clear structure and boundaries. Boundaries are viewed as supportive, even essential, to a child’s development and self-regulation. On the continuum of parenting styles, it takes a … Continue reading

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