Archive for July 30th, 2008

A Mom Who’s There!

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

101 Ways To Be A Solid Mom
 Step 2: Mom At Attention

Be There With the Attention Button On!

Are you a remote control parent?  During the last 20 years, I’ve parented my three sons, and over 250 foster kids.  I know.  Insane.  Talk about hard to pay attention!  I had to learn to carry on 5 or [...]

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How To Be A Solid Mom - 101 Ways

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Step 1. Build, Plan, Create Quiet
Do you hear the sound of silence?  Can your children?  I hope so, and if not, let’s begin to teach the skill.  Knowing how to be silent will benefit them in school, in relationships, and in developing self control.
When parenting foster children and my own, we were surrounded by more noise [...]

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