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75Over-Criticizing? Behaviors Can Change With These Tips
by marisuewrites
Preface: I want to thank all the kids I ever had in my home. Not only did they teach me a lot, they made me, overall, a better person. I am more sensitive, more indignant over injustices, more understanding,... published 6 months ago
75Physical Punishment - The Yes & No's of It!
by marisuewrites
Throw out the behavior, Keep the Kid! Even though I am not for hard spanking, I do not classify short swats designed to stop a dangerous behavior and get the child's attention as spanking. Certainly, parents need to be able to make these small swats for the child's safety. Let's discuss the real reason we want to spank, and see if we can make good decisions about other ways to change behavior. published 7 months ago
70Common Foster Parenting Myths
by marisuewrites
by Marisue Alsobrook Introduction: I've been a foster parent for over 18 years, now retired. Together, my husband and I have had hundreds of hours of training in the field of foster care, and then I have... published 6 months ago
72Why Smile?
by marisuewrites
What are your connections? What keeps you going? Linking ourselves to things in life that help us ecome a mentally healthy person whom others enjoy being around involves many parts of character development. published 6 months ago
66Each Day, We Make Deposits in the Memory Banks of Our Loved Ones
by marisuewrites
"In the child, happiness dances" - John Paul Richter Much like having a money tree in our backyard, I wish we had one full of happiness. When we felt sad, wouldn't it be great to just pluck happiness from... published 2 months ago
55101 Ways To Be A Solid Mom
by marisuewrites
Teaching your children how to be quiet is a life enriching skill, one that is much needed in our society. Do you hear the noise? In the car, in the house, in the yard, at the park, at the beach, even in church. published 2 months ago
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