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The best tips about parenting are not found on bookshelves. They are found in the stories everyday parents (and grandparents) share about their everyday lives.
- Added on: May 1st, 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
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What makes children laugh?
There is nothing quite as enlightening as the full belly laugh from a small child. Honestly the best sound I have ever heard. Lately around our house, my six year old has taken to telling jokes. This began slowly last year when she started Pre-K, and...
I make my kids ask for their allowance, and they never do
I instituted a weekly allowance program in the Wallman-Norman household years ago. So far, I've barely paid any of it out. My rule: If you don't ask, you don't get. Some of you might be trying to decide how to handle allowance. I weighed all the opt...
All I want for Christmas....
Though we've vowed to take it easy this gift season, there's still been a lot of talk in my house lately about wish lists. My husband wants camping and hiking gear. My son wants a new Xbox and games. My daughter wants a laptop (not a chance) and sock...
The gift of life — Precious no matter how long
This morning I was checking my Facebook page and I found a note from a very good friend. His wife had just given birth! However, this normally celebrated occasion was a bit tempered as the baby is extremely premature. Weighing in at only one pound, t...
Does Shakespeare require translation?
Lost in the unfamiliar territory of 16th century English, my 15-year-old sought help on the Internet and found it: a translation of Shakespeare into contemporary language. At first, I scoffed, insisting that if I had to struggle through Shakespear...
What\'s your Mommy DNA?
Every mother has what I call a Mommy DNA –comprised of past experiences that shape who you are as a parent. I was reminded of mine last week, when I spoke with the family of my childhood friend Shannon Melendi. Her parents, sister and U.S. Congre...
I am the CEO of the We Do Listen Non Profit Foundation. We offer free animated books, games and songs to help children learn how to listen, feel good about themselves and deal with bullies. Please visit us at www.wedolisten.com and tell your friends.
Thank you,
Howard Binkow
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