Discipline & Training

As a mom who loves her children with all of her heart I also know that discipline and training are crucial elements to parenting the full child and to help them lead their best lives in adulthood. Here are my tips and personal experiences with discipline methods and training techniques for my four children.

When Ignoring is a Beneficial Discipline Tool

When Ignoring is a Beneficial Discipline Tool. It’s important as parents to have a parenting toolbox. A toolbox filled with a variety of parenting tools to pull from when certain situations arise. No two children…

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Redefining Screen Time Limits As Kids Age

Redefining Screen Time Limits as Kids Age I have never been a fan of screen time. Up until our oldest hit 1st grade it was EASY to set up screen time boundaries in our home:…

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Teaching Children Cleanliness

Teaching Children Cleanliness. Today the Babywise Friendly Blog Network is sharing tips on the topic of “teaching virtues.” A virtue that I aim to teach my children from early on is cleanliness. Cleanliness covers many…

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Deciding Appropriate Entertainment Choices for Our Family

Growing up I was exposed to a wide range of entertainment options at a young age. I saw my first rated R movie at the age of 9 (Speed followed by The Body Guard). I…

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Two Simple Words to Create a Positive Sibling Relationship

When I first got pregnant with my second child I kept thinking “I’m giving my older child such a gift: the gift of a sibling!” While in the long run I knew this statement would…

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