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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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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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Authoritative Parenting – Success With Authoritative Parenting

Authoritative Parenting is one of three parenting styles identified by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind from her 1960s research on preschool-age children and their families. This parenting style has clear behavioral expectations and boundaries, considers a child’s emotional needs, and communicates … Continue reading

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Welcome The New Year By Clearing Out Clutter

Some families felt an economic pinch this year and are wondering if the New Year will be any better.  I am so grateful that I experienced growth in 2012 in my business, closer relationships, fun adventures, all with surprising life … Continue reading

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No Gift Like The Present

After Friday’s events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, my children seem a little sweeter.  A little squabble among siblings over a candy cane is endearing compared to the violent events that just occurred.  Many people are grieving, not … Continue reading

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Interview with Mark Romero at Parenting 2.0

httpv://youtu.be/jjw32l_sxlo Everyone I met at the Parenting 2.0 International Summit “P20 Talks” is amazing! I was happy to see that one of the presenters was Mark Romero since his work is so progressive.  Do you think music can improve relationships … Continue reading

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Peace, Practice, and Passion on the Playground

At the playground, my almost three year old toddler girl found an apparatus she had never encountered.  It was a series of six poles, each with a small circular platform to step on, secured to the ground with a chain … Continue reading

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Understanding That Grown Ups Fall Short, Too

My husband was purchasing a birthday gift for our son’s friend and asked for a gift receipt.  He asked three times, but the cashier neglected to provide one.  He directed my husband to customer service because he could not provide … Continue reading

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