January 08, 2009

discipline


No Solutions

Posted by Daphne on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

All parents are looking for the magic bullet to ease their suffering, shut the kids up, not embarrassing ourselves in the process, get some sleep,…

Time Out Quiz

Posted by Daphne on Monday, August 25th, 2008

Of all moms’ modern day nomenclature, one that is stated between parents as a given means of discipline is the "time out." But, is it?…

Moving Target

Posted by Daphne on Monday, August 25th, 2008

Ah, the joys of parental abuse. Being climbed on, kicked in the shins, and my personal favorite having nails dug into my face is all…

Happy Manners Day!

Posted by Daphne on Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Just because I do not always have them, I do love good manners.  I think a little social order is a good thing. In San…

Children's Chores

Posted by Daphne on Monday, July 14th, 2008

It threw me when I was getting to know my then-future husband and his then-10-year-old son that very little chores were required of the lad.…