Tag Archives: Discipline

One With Your Child

One With Your Child One of the most fulfilling aspects of parenting is being so connected with your child that you are one.  For better or worse in your parenting experience and in your child’s experience, you empathize, love, forgive, … Continue reading

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The Best Day of Your Life

The Best Day of Your Life This morning the thought came to me that today was the best day of my life.  It really surprised me.  Today?  Really?  There was nothing special about today.  I started questioning how this average … Continue reading

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Motherhood is a Crucible

Motherhood is a Crucible I am so grateful that we finally had a break in the weather.  It was 100-110 degrees recently.  And today it was 90 degrees.  Woohoo!  Enduring 100+ degree heat made sitting in 90 degrees seem so … Continue reading

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Practical Parenting at a Business Seminar

Practical Parenting at a Business Seminar A week or so ago, my practical parenting skills were expanded to the context of business seminars. My daughter had a little runny nose and ended up being sent home from pre-school. I am … Continue reading

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Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 3

Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 3 Are you wishing for a Happy Morning Routine For Kids? In an earlier post, I shared some practical parenting tips for a Happy Morning Routine For Kids in Part 1. … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Marvin Marshall Teaches Parenting Without Stress

This week I had the opportunity to spend time with Dr. Marvin Marshall. He is a tremendous resource to parents and educators. I invite you to check out his amazing non-coercive but not permissive approach to raising responsible kids. Who … Continue reading

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Mercy or Justice?

When I was pregnant with my first child, my grandmother, a retired teacher, quizzed me:  “What’s more important in parenting:  mercy or justice?”  It didn’t take me long to answer.  “Justice,” I said.  Grandma replied, “At first, I said justice, too.  … Continue reading

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