Your Parenting Matters

Watch this inspiring video by photographer Dewitt Jones. It will give you a positive perspective about the world and your kids.

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I was visiting a parenting forum when I ran across a post about potty training. Now if you have little kids, this can be a big deal and very stressful for both parents and kids. But, I was struck by the question these parents had. They had just gotten custody of their niece and nephew. They had just been removed from their home by child protective services. Now, neither of them were potty trained. The "parents" (aunt and uncle) were complaining and asking for help on how to accomplish this. They do what many parents do. Overlook the situation that is surely upsetting and stressful for these little ones and focus on what they consider misbehavior, not wanting to use the potty. These children are surely traumatized by what has just happened. Using the potty is most likely the last thing they want to do. Looking at how behavior is connected to what ...

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Talking to Toddlers audio series is very comprehensive and easy to follow. He shows you new ways of interacting with your toddler that helps you be involved and discipline them in a positive way. Learning not to use "no" or yelling at your child are invaluable tools for creating a loving, caring relationship with your child while disciplining them.

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The average kid spends seven-and-a-half hours a day engaged with technology. And, they can spend up to 75 hours a week using electronic media...that's like a job plus overtime!devices aren't going away. So, what does a conscientious parent do?

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I don't mind waiting for my hairstylist because it gives me a chance to catch up on what's being written about health and well-being in main stream magazines. Unfortunately, these publications often tend to just scratch the surface of important health issues leaving the average person thinking they have obtained some important information. I inadvertently picked up a parenting magazine and flipped to the 'Ask the Doctor' section because there was a question from a concerned parent about her son’s teeth clenching. He was only ...

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