Do begging, pouty lips and puppy-dog faces send you over the edge of giving in? While thinking that giving in every now and then won’t hurt, you could be creating a habit of easily giving in way more than you intended to. I don’t think too many parents make plans to spoil their kids. However, it is easy to feel guilty. And, we tend to...
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Are you expecting, recently had a baby or know someone who is? This is the post for you! There is a lot of organizing happening when a new arrival is expected. Whether you have well-intentioned people surrounding you or little ones that you don’t want to be left out of the excitement, there are a couple things we suggest including in your list of nesting...
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With the recent issues in the “friendly skies” with irate passengers and reclining seats, it leads me to wonder if the reports are true that the use of manners is on the decline. This pictograph shows the sad decline in the use of manners in our society today. But as parents, I don’t think we have to be part of this trend. Simple things like...
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Kathy Jenkins joins Paige Trevor for this article published on Washington Parent {dot} com. Parents tend to see most aspects of child rearing as a matter of getting our words right. In order to teach our kids how to do everything from dressing themselves to packing their backpacks to cleaning their rooms, we talk: we explain, direct, coax and remind. When none of that works,...
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Although school takes up most the day and then afternoons and evenings are spent at extracurricular activities, from sports to music to dance, and more, when your children are at home they are probably busy with homework or maybe spending some much deserved free time with friends. With a schedule like that, no wonder it is pretty difficult to find time to get your family...
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School in Richmond, VA starts the day after Labor Day. So, August is the perfect time to begin preparing for the next nine months of homework, carpools, after school activities and keeping track of it all. Whether you have a son or daughter going to school for the first time or returning for another year, taking responsibility to be organized and prepared will make the...
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With summer right around the corner, are you ready for a new experience, in a fun and invigorating college environment? Take a look through KALEIDOSCOPE, our unique and challenging program just for teens, at the University of Richmond! You’ll make friends with students from all over the Richmond area while you enjoy courses led by highly experienced and enthusiastic instructors. The all-inclusive program covers a...
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Whether said in the heat of the moment or expressed as a “cool” phrase that their friends use, at one time or another we may be confronted with a swearing child and hearing your child use bad language can be shocking and disheartening. Although reacting in resentment and anger may be your first reaction, another strategy may be more effective. The Love and Logic Parenting...
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If you have young children, it probably seems like the day will never come when they will be able to stay home by themselves, let alone establish a routine and follow house rules. But, it will be here before you know it… they will become teenagers! So, how do you involve your kids in establishing home-alone rules? No more sweeping this under the rug!! Here are...
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Many children come home to an empty house after school. It isn’t an easy situation for a child or the parent! You’ll both benefit from establishing routines and house rules early on. So, how do reassure your children they are loved, even if you aren’t there? Here are some suggestions: Leave a stick-note or two around the house with encouraging messages. Make sure that you...
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