Every parent wants to parent their children well, but each one of us is concerned that we actually aren't doing it right. We stress over what we could change or do differently and lose sight of the simplicity behind this parenting journey. Parenting isn't easy by any means, but we parents make it ... View Post
Yes, I Practice “Angry Parenting”
My jaw dropped. It was a scene straight out of Lord of the Flies, only it wasn't a pig they were chasing; it was our chicken. The orange bird darted wildly under the slide, through the tomato patch and into the corn, all the while flapping and dodging swatting clubs. Hot on her heels was a mob of ... View Post
I don’t spank my kids, but that isn’t why they don’t behave…
(Warning: This post uses sarcasm. If you are easily offended, please don't read.) "I don't spank my kids, but that isn't why they don't behave..." she began. I just nodded my head; I knew what was coming next: a list of disorders and medications. Next, she was going to tell me about the ... View Post
The Mercy of Strict Parenting
I am uniquely qualified to speak about rebellious children, as I was one. And not just a normal one, but one that had to be sent to a military boarding school to straighten me out. Over the course of three years, I had many professional adults prescribe modern solutions to my behavior crisis. At ... View Post
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