Remember the Leave It To Beaver TV days, when Mother’s discipline was “Wait ”til Your Father Gets Home?”
“If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot, indeed.” - Albert Einstein
Moms can’t get by with waiting until Dad comes home to “punish.” Not only does it not make [...]

“Great Moms work hard.  Great moms also know when to stop working, and just enjoy the time spent with their family.  Lazy hours of talking, giggling, thinking out loud, playing silly games, or listening to your children’s chatter and dreams increases the joy in your family’s life.” 
Involving yourself in their small talk now, will make [...]

“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” -Henry Ward Beecher
Life seems to be changing rapidly, getting tougher all the time.  We should not think for a moment that our kid’s aren’t noticing. 
They hear the news, the comments of adults, they hear us.  They see the look on our faces, they witness our anger at the [...]

Kids need friends, but kids need their family more. Until they are about the age of 18, they are still very influenced by peers, coaches, music, teachers, preachers. Not all of these people will give the guidance of which you approve. Be involved, but don’t be bossy.

Dancin’ With The Devil
Are you living in the Mad Zone of Parenting?  Do you find yourself caught in anger and dealing with temper fits, yours and the kid’s?
I’ve been there, and I learned how to get off the hot seat.  It’s hard, but it can be done, and it’s much easier when you do a [...]

Step OUT of the Mad Zone!
Are you consequencing out of anger and impatience?
You’re going to be frustrated, expect it.  That’s a parent’s common emotion.   You want your children to do the right thing.  Frequently, they don’t.
Don’t give up on them, or yourself.  Step out of the moment, regain your composure, think it out.  Don’t shout.
I [...]