From the monthly archives:

November 2009

“I’m sorry!”

November 30, 2009

How many times have our kids given the obligatory “I’m sorry” when we know good and well that they didn’t really mean it?
You know the drill…child does something unsavory to a sibling or friend and mom/dad require that an apology be issued. The child grudgingly complies with a half-hearted “I’m sorry” so [...]

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The Spanking Debate Continues…

November 18, 2009

A segment on The Today Show discussed the recent poll by babycenter.com that reports that 49% of Americans spank their kids.
The debate rages on. Is it okay to spank your kids? If so – under what circumstances?
The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend spanking under any circumstance. They state [...]

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Webinar Questions Answered

November 11, 2009

Thanks to the parents who participated in our free parent training webinar last night.
The topic “Why Time Out is a Waste of Time” generated a lot of great discussion and I didn’t have time to answer all of the questions. Listed below are answers to the few remaining questions…
 
Q: Can you give examples [...]

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