...If you think he or she is watching something that is not setting the best example, watch it together and discuss it afterward. Think immediate – not long term. Kids often can't comprehend long-term consequences. Heart disease and cancer is a foreign concept to an adolescent who may feel immortal. They do, however, understand that they could be blocked from going to the prom or having their car taken away. Have open and regular conversations. Talk...
...ing as it is—means a lot of schedule juggling (God BLESS the fact that the company focuses on online organizing; meaning I’ve become an organized machine). But I know that all my hard work means nothing if my daughter doesn’t get to look in my eyes and talk to me on a regular basis. So once a week, after dinner, we play games. Simple, technology free games like Go Fish and, a serious family favorite, Jenga. Which my daughter ALWAYS wins; it’s like...
.... Now it’s your turn. If you have any secret adventures to share, please comment and enlighten us all! Where do you like to go with your family for a fun summer adventure? Janet Thaeler is a full time mom and part time online PR consultant. Her two kids are affectionately known as Little Bear and Little Miss (LM for short). Her amazing husband not only takes their toddler to dance class, but also joins in. She blogs at Newspapergrl (about online...
...uire very few ingredients and only a small amount of prep and cook time, all of which make time spent in the kitchen simple and enjoyable. You can find her online at JenTilley.com, How To: Simplify, @HowToSimplify, and Jen Tilley Photography....
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