Disciplining Our Children: 3 Simple Phrases That Work
Last night we had our book club, the last one in our series. We discussed, Blessing of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel. This book is so chock full of wisdom and there was so much to talk about. We had some very animated discussions on the topic of chores, responsibility, respecting parents, over scheduling […]
Parents and Worrying: How Much Is Too Much?
I am really excited for our next book club, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. We are reading The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel. I love this book and I am rereading it now in preparation for next week. This book is chock full of wisdom. I just finished reading this:(p.97) “I once heard […]
Respectful Kids? You Can Teach Your Kids Respect
I have a good friend who grew up in a difficult home. She often tells me that she because she grew up surrounded by dysfunction, she has had plenty of time to contemplate the makings of functional, loving homes. Her latest, is this: “Respect”. Respect, she feels, is the cornerstone of a good home. If […]