Posts tagged parenting mistakes

Loving the Challenging Child

443
13 years
by in Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, Parenting

Sometimes, you read just the right article at just the right time.  Tonight was my night for that.

I adore Maggie Lamond Simone’s writing.  She seems to always take exactly what I am thinking and say it in a way that is hilarious and poignant and touching all at once.  For any Mom or Dad who loves a child whose strengths  are also exactly what makes him a challenge, please check out her post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maggie-lamond-simone/loving-the-problem-child_b_1001376.html

There Goes Mom of the Year…Again

481
13 years
by in Being a Mom, Parenting

Parenting blunders are so much more readable than parenting advice, don’tcha think?  Check out mine…

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/shopping-kids-grocery_b_976293.html

If you can relate to falling out of the running for Parent of the Year…repeatedly…please share this link with your fellow Moms-in-need-of-a-do-over.

 

Losing Mom of the Year…Again…

8
13 years
by in Being a Mom, kids, Parenting

It’s great to see that my big flops as a Mom can get me published on Psychology Today and even featured in their Notable Quotes!

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201109/there-goes-mom-the-year-honors-my-award-winning-lesson-person

Signe Whitson is an author and educator on bullying, crisis intervention, and child and adolescent emotional and behavioral health. In her articles, books, and training workshops, Signe provides down-to-earth, practical advice for professionals and parents on navigating the daily challenges of living and working with children, tweens and teens.

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