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BY VANESSA W. SNYDER The other day I overheard my daughters arguing about the childish behavior of one celebrity. “Anybody can make a mistake!” one argued. “Yeah well he’s old enough to not be having a tantrum for all the … Continue reading
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Tagged child-rearing, kidst, listening, parenting, pre-teens, raising children, raising teenagers, role model, speaking, teenagers, teens Leave a comment
Affirming Words Can Go Long Way
By VANESSA W. SNYDER Clean your room. Study. Go to bed. Cut the drama. Hurry up. Why’d you get a C on that test? Clean your room. Study. Go to bed. Cut the drama. Hurry up. Why’d you get a … Continue reading
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Tagged building up your children, encouraging words, parenting, positive affirmation, raising children Leave a comment
Say No To Wimpy Parenting
By VANESSA W. SNYDER I believe I am the disciplinarian in my home. You would agree if you could see the slight grin on my husband’s face when he “scolds” our daughters. Although I have to admit that saying I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged child-rearing, discipline, parenting, raising children, rules 1 Comment
