job jar – add some fun to household chores
Having a “job jar” not only helps keep your house clean, it has the power to add some fun to household chores.
staying strong, and the art of memorization
I continually feel like I’m in a world that is getting easier and easier on kids. And on adults too. We take the path of least resistance over and over…
The “repenting Bench” — How to handle sibling Fights
One of my favorite discipline tactics for younger children is what we call the “repenting bench.” We adapted this from my parents. Are you surprised?
Should parents reward kids for good grades?
How do you approach grades and reward or punish academic performance? I’m sure that this is a question that crosses most parents mind once their kids bring home a less than stellar grade. Which begs the question… should parents reward kids for good grades?
talents – a parenting hack to Building kids’ confidence
As parents, we have such a special opportunity to infuse kids with confidence. Sometimes it is tricky business, especially with all the “voices” they listen to out there. But I wanted to share one way my dad helped us understand our talents – a parenting hack to give kids confidence.