The Parenting Blog
Tips, and resources on the roller coaster of parenthood.

Natural Laws of the Universe: When Kids Are Ignored
Posted on January 19th, 2006 on
The other day when I was waiting in line at the post office, I saw mother and her two boys. The boys were fairly young, perhaps three and fi...

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Enforcing “Mommy Time”
Posted on January 18th, 2006 on
A lot of mothers these days seem to think that they need to be with their children 24/7. I think this is a mistake, only one reason for wh...

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When Children are TOO Smart
Posted on January 18th, 2006 on
One of the families I have babysat for since fall of 2003 has little girl who is now three years old. When I first starting working for th...

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Book Banning
Posted on January 3rd, 2006 on
It seems that no matter what the topic, someone is bound to be offended by a book. Sometimes we’re unlucky enough that the offended person is...

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Making Bathtime Fun Time
Posted on December 31st, 2005 on
As with anything you have to regularly with your child, it’ll make your life easier if bathtime is something he or she looks forward to. T...

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Choosing an Appropriate Pet for Your Child
Posted on December 30th, 2005 on
A pet is a wonderful way to teach children about responsibility and respect for life. There are pros and cons to all kinds of pets; choosing a ...

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The Giving Tree: Should You Read It to Your Child?
Posted on December 29th, 2005 on
Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree is a pretty well-known children’s book. Working in childcare for as long as I have, I have to say it w...

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Should Boys Play with Dolls?
Posted on December 28th, 2005 on
If you were a fan of the TV show Friends, you probably remember the episode where Ross’ son has picked out a Barbie doll while at the toy ...

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Child Writers (and the importance of encouraging them)
Posted on December 27th, 2005 on
When I was a kid, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to be a writer when I grew up. In fact, by the age of 15, I’d written three books an...

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Avoiding Behavior Problems Around the Holidays
Posted on December 27th, 2005 on
The holidays can be a very exciting time for young children; so why do they so often dissolve into fits around this time of year? Simply pu...

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