Category Archives: Parenting Skills on Display
I can’t believe she just did that!
Ahhh, those friendship altering moments. You know the ones, like when the friend you thought you knew and loved so well totally overreacts and spanks her kid in front of you, is rude to her nanny or one of your other friends. The behavior leaves you so shocked and appalled that you seriously reconsider [...]
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Are picky eaters born or made?
I know a lot of picky eaters and find myself exhausted watching their poor parents as they desparately try to please their picky kids. Still, I can’t help but wonder what would happen if the parents didn’t cater to their kids demands. Would the kids starve? Or would they find a way to eat [...]
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The Art of Doing Nothing
Two children are fighting over a shovel. My instinct is to step in and mediate or fix the problem. My wiser friend recommends doing nothing and as a result, letting the kids resolve it for themselves. I know she’s right. It teaches them conflict resolution. Empowers them to handle their own situations. Lets them [...]
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Parent Skills on Display
I remember hearing that women often dress up to impress other women. Like fashion, I think some parents put their parenting skills on display to impress others. Shameful as it is to admit, I have done it. While I’m hardly a permissive parent, I do admit to picking my battles. I have an intense kid [...]
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Telling another mother how to parent