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Our children get messages everywhere – from their friends, the media, society in general – but no messages are more important than the ones they get from you.
What messages do your words send to your children? ...
Posted by KarenHarvey
- Tue Sep 2, 2008 18:18:35 PDT
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One of my recent articles talked about consistency; perhaps the most important place to be consistent is with follow-through, especially when it comes to consequences.
By creating known consequences, and following through on...
Posted by KarenHarvey
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:57:19 PDT
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A common lament of both working and stay-at-home moms is the occasional feeling of being trapped. For working moms, this is usually related to the need for a paycheck – feeling like there is no choice but to continue in the...
Posted by KarenHarvey
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:25:01 PDT
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When it comes to daily structure, there are two types of parents – those who love having their days (and their children’s) scheduled and planned, and those who prefer spontaneity.
How much daily structure do...
Posted by KarenHarvey
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 14:21:34 PDT
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Of course ALL moms are working moms, but those who run a business from home often have the most difficulty balancing all their roles. Unlike an outside office, a home office leaves you open to constant potential distractions, both from...
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- Tue Aug 5, 2008 16:25:01 PDT
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How consistent are you in your parenting? Do your children know what to expect from you in a given situation? If they misbehave, are your consequences the same each time? Are your morning and evening routines similar from day to day?...
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- Tue Aug 5, 2008 16:24:52 PDT
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You know those really calm moms you see at the park, who always seem so patient and levelheaded? I'm going to let you in on a little secret - behind closed doors, almost all of them lose their tempers once in a while, and end up yelling,...
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- Wed Jul 30, 2008 13:27:15 PDT
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How many times have you promised yourself that you would do something you really wanted to do, either for yourself or your children, AS SOON AS you _________ (finished everyone's laundry, cleaned the bathrooms, paid all the bills, etc),...
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- Wed Jul 30, 2008 13:26:44 PDT
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Discipline - now there's a loaded word. I'm not going to get into the methods you choose for administering consequences; many people have strong feelings about spanking, time-outs, and so forth, and you get to make your own decisions...
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- Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:30:49 PDT
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In my workshops, a lament shared by many moms is having to play with their kids in ways that just aren't fun. Face it - even though there are lots of parent-child activities that you love, there are a few which are you probably find to...
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- Tue Jul 1, 2008 12:02:35 PDT
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Here's a topic near and not-so-dear to most moms - GUILT!! Especially when it comes to taking time away from the children, the guilt kicks in for many moms. You can probably recite tons of reasons why you shouldn't take time for...
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- Tue Jun 24, 2008 15:41:57 PDT
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With Father's Day just past, this is a great time to think about your partner and the relationship the two of you have.
What do you expect from the man in your life? What does he expect of you? These are broad questions that are...
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- Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:01:18 PDT
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Since we looked at your money situation last week, this week we'll look at kids and money.
There's no consensus on when to start teaching children about money, but usually by age 4 or 5, kids are old enough to understand some of the...
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- Mon Jun 9, 2008 12:07:15 PDT
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Money matters cause a lot of stress for a lot of moms. This week we'll start at the beginning - getting a clear picture of your current financial situation.
How much do you know about your household money? See if you can answer each of...
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- Mon Jun 9, 2008 12:02:39 PDT
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How good of a listener are you? For busy, multitasking moms, listening is one skill that's often quite a challenge - especially when it comes to their kids.
After only a short period of hearing a child talk about the adventures of her...
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- Wed May 28, 2008 13:09:56 PDT
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