Category Archives: Raising a child with character
Children’s reaction to the recent national tragedies, how can a parent help.
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ October 2, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
The last few weeks it has been very difficult to watch the news, anyone who has a heart has felt it break. Our nation has experienced hurricanes, floods, and now a tragic mass shooting. Daily we have seen images of hurt, pain, and fear. We have seen families who have lost their homes, belongings …
Raising an unspoiled child…how to strike that parenting balance
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 28, 2017 ♦ 1 Comment
A spoiled child grows into an adult who feels entitled…how do you strike the balance between wants and needs as a parent? It is so difficult to see your child upset, disappointed, or wanting something that you don’t feel is necessary or maybe can’t afford. There were many days when I questioned whether we should …
Bumps, a few….but blessings…a lot more!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 13, 2017 ♦ 2 Comments
I have had the privilege of being a Mom to these 4 kids….there have been a few bumps….but many more blessings! Motherhood is a gift beyond gifts….. As I sit here in my PJs drinking my morning coffee, I am reflecting about my years as a Mom. Hard to believe that I have been mothering …
Parenting tips…day three!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 20, 2017 ♦ 2 Comments
Final tips….add your own to the list! 31. Respect your child’s likes and dislikes Allow your child to develop their own passions, likes, and dislikes. Provide opportunity for your child to experience many things to discover passions, likes, and dislikes. Your child may not like the same things that you do, and that is …
More parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 19, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
A few more tips that I found out work over my 30 years and counting of parenting….what are your tips? 16. You are your child’s parent, not friend You must parent, which means you may not always be liked Making difficult decisions that may cause your child to be unhappy at the moment, is the …
A few parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 18, 2017 ♦ 1 Comment
All of us have a few parenting tips…let’s share them this week! We all know that there is not an “official” parenting tip book…wouldn’t that be nice!! But, in actuality, it is best for parents to develop their own “parenting book”. Parenting your child is unique to you and your child. Develop your parenting instruction …
What is in your discipline “bag of tricks”?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 20, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
What is in your discipline bag of tricks? It was 7:30 am and my day was in full swing. I was chasing a two year old trying to get him dressed again. It is barely an hour into the day and I felt like I was on the verge of yelling and a time out …
It is a New Year…New Beginnings for 2017
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ January 3, 2017 ♦ 2 Comments
2017….What are your hopes for your family? Here it is the 3rd of January and I am just beginning to think about this New Year! Our holiday season was filled to the brim with family, fun and wonderful memories. The time certainly went quickly and suddenly it is the 3rd of January 2017! There really …
Celebrate Dad…he is very important!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ June 19, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads who make such a difference in their kids’ lives!! Celebrate Dad this weekend…and celebrate BIG! Dads have such an important role in families, and often we don’t recognize the importance. Research tells us that both sons and daughters are better adjusted, more successful in school, build better …
No child is perfect…and that is OK!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 3, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
No parent or child is perfect…and that is OK! We had a wonderful weekend celebrating the marriage of my daughter’s childhood friend. I always cherish having all four of my children at home at the same time! As Monday morning arrives, and college and budding careers claim my children again, I find my thoughts in the familiar place of focusing on my …
