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The work of parenting and consequences. Parenting is hard work. If it’s not hard, then you either aren’t really parenting or your kids are perfect; unless, of course you’re perfect. That is why I say parenting is not for the faint of heart. There are times, of course, when parenting is fun and days flow…
The Problem. When there are no consequences for misbehavior, there’s a problem. Sadly, the problem is more with the parent than the child. It is rare to find a child who will deliver his own consequence for poor behavior. If a child isn’t going to do it, then who is? Whose responsibility is it? I…
When life is out of control I remember those days when my world spun out of control. Oh, how I remember those days! I learned a few things (the hard way). Those older women telling me, “Enjoy them now because they grow up so fast!” were not encouraging to me on those I-am-so-weary days. Those admonitions…
Looking for the solid wall. The kid had no solid wall. I watched her in the store. How long she’d been there with her mother, I don’t know. The child kept making threats – and watched to see her mom’s response. “If you try to make me stop, I’ll start screaming!” she yelled, throwing more…
Happy crappy. We didn’t use the term happy-crappy when our kids were small. It’s not because it wasn’t a good idea – it’s just that I didn’t think of it. When our kids were small, our dinner-time conversations focused on our day. We discussed the next day’s activities and assignments (“You know your library book…
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