Archive | April, 2010
Disney Taught My Kids Bad Words

Disney Taught My Kids Bad Words

For the last week or so, my two boys (almost 2 years old and almost 4 years old) have filled the air of the Nelson household with clouds of inappropriate language.  Not profanity mind, but the phrase “Stupid kill you.” Now where on earth would my two little angels learn such words?  Well, last week [...]

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Raising Children: Negotiating with Toddlers – Woosies Need Not Apply

No doubt about it, when raising young children it’s a 100% money-back guarantee that you are going to get your buttons pushed. Yet, parenting remains one of the most rewarding jobs of a lifetime.

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I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane…

Ever wanted to know how to make a cool paper airplane that is easy to make and easy to fly? I found one this morning while getting to teach a group of preschoolers about airplanes, I found this cool site. www.BestPaperAirplanes.com The kids loved it! The planes were super easy for them to fly, too! [...]

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Positive Parenting:”Should you tell your child ‘NO!’…?”

Positive Parenting:”Should you tell your child ‘NO!’…?”

Should you tell your child “No!”…? How can you help set boundaries for your child without spouting a steady stream of “No!”?

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Raising Children to Use Their Imaginations

So Creative! Yesterday when as I was sitting in a rocking chair reading as story to both my boys, Xander (almost 2) kept sticking his hand in Eli’s (3 1/2) mouth and Eli was licking Xander’s hand. Xander was laughing uproariously! I asked Eli what he was doing (I must admit I was a bit [...]

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