When it comes to disciplining children the divide could not be greater. One parent will discover a magical fix all, and another will call it abuse. And the "experts" are little help. Because they can't make a living selling common sense, they feel the need to poke holes in the traditional ways, and ... View Post
Don’t Worry – No One Hates the Stove!
Confession: I thought I was firm a believer that, "Sparing the Rod, Spoils the Child!" However, over the past few months my firm belief was challenged three times. First, I started to see "spanking-is-abuse" articles all over the news. Next, Delaware essentially criminalized corporal ... View Post
Simple Reward System
Everyone appreciates visual examples. Children thrive on them. We've always used a simple visual reward system to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior, but sometimes a fresh new approach is needed to keep everyone motivated and consistent. That's why I've introduced a new way to ... View Post
Siblings learn compassion – the hard way!
Our children are best friends – not by coincidence, but by design. My husband and I put lots of effort into making sure our children learn to love and respect each other, but it was not until we had a break through that they really started to get it. I wish I could say that their compassion flowed ... View Post