So many of our efforts in schools is to deal with the “problems.” As conscious parents, it is important to realize the vital importance of focusing on the good things around us as much as we can, and to teach our children to do the same. I can’t think of a better way to start […]
Archives for December 2012
People! Please respect each other!
Tambako the Jaguar / Foter / CC BY-ND For the last, oh, 6 months I have watched people that I love, admire, respect, and cherish, demonstrate sides of them that I never knew existed. And quite frankly, wish I never knew. Whether it be politics, or other divisive subjects (such as gun control), I find […]
Effects of spanking: What does the research show?
Pink Sherbet Photography / Foter / CC BY Having just been on a recent episode of the Ricki Lake show, where the topic was disciplining your children, when I came across this video, I had to share it with all of you. My primary message about spanking is that parents do it because it “works” […]
Disciplining our children on the Ricki Lake show
On Tuesday, I had the wonderful opportunity to be a guest on the Ricki Lake show, where the topic was disciplining your children. No matter what your stance is on public shaming, or spanking, this episode was a DEFINITE conversation starter. I had the privilege also of being part of a live video streaming […]