Boys Really Are Different

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

I’ve been wanting to read Janet Allison‘s new book, Boys Alive!: Bring Out Their Best!, for months.  Thankfully I got my chance during my journey to New Hampshire and I couldn’t wait to share with you some of the gems from it. Janet created this book in a coaching style so it really allows you to reflect on your boy…

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Day 9: Are We Connecting or Consuming?

Friday, April 9th, 2010

To parent today in these modern times requires a shield of armor. A shield of armor that is made up of our convictions, our opinions, and what we value.  We are bombarded by the multi-billion dollar marketing campaigns that are committed to swaying us into buying more stuff.  Our children are direct targets of this industry.  Without a strong shield,…

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Day 9: 12 Days to Stop Yelling

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Something that has significantly reduced my stress, which has reduced my mommy tantrums has been implementing the idea of Kim John Payne’s simplicity.  It’s round 2 this week as I again go through the kids’ toys and clothes and get rid of things that they’ve outgrown, are broken, or just need to be stored and recycled for another day.  With…

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Simplify Your Kids

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Last Thursday my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a lecture on Simplicity Parenting with Kim John Payne, author of the book by the same title at the Emerson Waldorf School in Chapel Hill. The evening was enlightening, to say the least. I thought I would share with you some of the highlights. Most of what he shared…

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