child training - Independent Homeschool

From my book...The Absolute Quickest Way to Help Your Child Change I have a problem with being consistent, and sometimes it's just because I am too tired. How can I overcome

The Danger and Goodness of the Internet for Your Children

Well, what do you think? Is Rosemond overstating it? "To me letting a child use the Internet unsupervised is akin to letting a child walk thru the red light district in

The God of Genetics: Can You Teach Right vs. Wrong?

So, the logic goes like this--- You can't really influence your kids, it's all genetics...so have more and enjoy them! A new book by Bryan Caplan is well-intentioned; he wants parents to

Do You Have the Right Goal in Mind for Your Children?

What is your goal for schooling? For parenting? For your children? Whether public, private, or home--- everyone has some goal or goals in mind. Maybe you call them 'hopes', but it's

Why the Stork, the Tooth Fairy, and Santa Dumb Down Our Children

Could harmless lies make our children dumber? Here are a couple of thoughts by Anne Sullivan (Helen Keller's teacher) worth reflection: I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems

Shock News: Permissive Parenting Can be Harmful

Well, it really is shock news to some folks out there. What an amazing world we live in where we have to be reminded that children both need, and appreciate,

by DrFRL

Consistent as a Parent? Ha!

The Danger and Goodness of the Internet for Your Children

The God of Genetics: Can You Teach Right vs. Wrong?

Do You Have the Right Goal in Mind for Your Children?

Why the Stork, the Tooth Fairy, and Santa Dumb Down Our Children

Shock News: Permissive Parenting Can be Harmful