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Wow that kid is out of control.

I need help with how to handle grounding my son

Speaker and author Bob Lancer talks about how to achieve family harmony.

a very artsy film in which I demonstrate bad parenting in conflict resolution with preschoolers.

From my daughter :-)

There are a lot of video genres --- tag, Q and A, lip sync, 'highlights-of my-vacation', 'meet-my-new-puppy', 'tour-my-home', 'watch-my-cat-play-in-a-box, etc. The genre of this one is rather unpleasant,   more...as am I. It's a 'sexually-motivated-homicide-with-a-retro-beat-you-can-dance-to' video.  less

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What your mom told you all of your time growing up

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Blended Family News presents an LIVE teleconference interview of Kris & Bruce Jenner on 5/15/08. A few subscribers to the StepHeroes Newsletter were distraught that we would interview a couple whose   more...children are "less than exemplary". Our feeling is that if the Jenners have beaten the odds against having a successful 2nd marriage for 17 years, they must be doing SOMETHING right.  less

My little one and friends.

Reply to smith about teenagers and appreciation and time

I talk about the relationship parents and children have according to The Bible. All copyrighted material used in this video is fair use.

Sounds simple right, but not always easy to do. Michelle emphasizes many of the basics and reminds us of the critical role we play in our children’s lives, the development of who they are and will become,   more...and their ultimate success not only in school but in life. And she comes at this from the unique vantage point of an experienced school counselor who has observed and worked with children in one of their primary settings – school.

Michelle begins by reaffirming for us that as parents, we are the most powerful influence in our child’s life. This is a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly and it’s important that we recognize that it does take a considerable amount of time and energy – as it should. For many of us in today’s world, with the hectic pace, multiple jobs, commuting, endless activities and commitments, just making time is a big responsibility but it is absolutely critical. Our children see the world through our eyes, at least for a time, and so we have the opportunity to help them experience a world in which they learn how to trust, feel safe, secure and good about themselves and others – in general optimistic about life and the possibilities it holds for them.

Michelle emphasizes the importance of inculcating trust in your child at a young age. By being present with them, both physically and emotionally, being consistent with our own behavior, by being available to them when they require help, comfort or safety and by giving them validation through positive feedback and recognition, they learn to trust that others around them can be relied on and can be sought out for help when they need it.

We are their introduction to the world, so by instilling confidence in them, by being in good relationships with them, we give them the skills and confidence to reach out to others and be in healthy relationships. Without that foundation of trust, kids learn early on that they world is an uncaring and unsafe place, they don’t seek the support of others such as teachers that could support them in reaching their goals, and they have more difficulty in forming friendships and intimate relationships as they get older.

Another key area that Michelle touches on in her first Lesson is the importance of parents remembering that they are the parents, and that the children are the children. In a day when divorce and separation are so prevalent, not to mention parents who work long hours and don’t have as much time with their children as they would like, we are also seeing an upswing in parental guilt and overcompensation, resulting in great numbers of parents relinquishing their parental roles in lieu of having more of a friend role with their children. This creates a great deal of confusion and a sense of being lost for children as the adults are no longer in charge and are often taking their cues from the children. Although the child may appear to like this arrangement for what it can offer them in the short term, below the surface, they are needing and craving the structure and the reassurance that someone else is in charge, taking care of things and making sure they are safe. Allowing our children to be the children, requires us to set the limits, expectations, boundaries, and consequences, all of which convey to them a sense of security and takes the pressure off of them for being emotionally mature beyond their years.

I think for many families today who are either separated, divorced, remarried and blended or even just going through a tough time at home for any number of reasons, it is important that we remind ourselves continuously that our children are not mature enough to handle adult problems. To the extent we can, we need to find ways of shielding them from the issues that we can shield them from. It is not unusual for parents who are going through a particularly tough time, to lean on or confide in their child when it would be more appropriate to find another adult, friend or counselor w  less

Father's Day, June 15, is almost here.

It's a unique time when millions of dads are treated like kings and honored by their kids with gifts of love, respect and admiration.

There's no denying the importance   more...of a father in a child's life, and today there are many different descriptors for dads; step dad, divorced dad, single dad, Mr Mom dad, gay dad.

What they have in common is an indelible impression on their children's lives in terms of increased self-confidence, a strong sense of well-being, self-control, and success in school.

It's true that a small percentage of deadbeat dads ruin the reputation of the majority, we only wish these absent dads could be present for their kids.

But on top of that over 90% of dads believe that being a dad is one of the most important roles a man can have. While celebrating Father's Day, we offer some insight into two of the most common blended family dads: the step dad and the divorced dad.  less

Some people just shouldn't be parents.

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http://www.BabySleepSolution.com Solving a Baby Sleep Problem.

Simple advice to help parents looking for help with:
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f I had a kid he'd be born with a silver boot in his ass. I'm kidding, I'm kidding!

Seriously, children are a huge responsibility so you better learn a thing or 20 about parenting before you head down   more...that merry road my friend!

Kudos to you for doing it!  less

I do not take credit for makeing this Video but do take credit for finding it. This video should hit home many parents as it is a subject that many parents do not talk to there kids about that much if   more...at all.(Caution subject may be deamed suitable for ages 18 and older veiwer discretion is advised)  less

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My reflections on my father and parenting

Momvestigation: A national Mom•Logic.com survey finds that one in five kids has witnessed sex at school. Over the past few months, we've been hearing news reports of kids having sex in school: in the   more...classroom, the school bathroom, even on the bus. As these stories became more and more frequent, we began to wonder if these were isolated incidences or part of a disturbing national trend.  less