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Parenting
Q. "Surely someone else would be a better parent for this kid!"
Q. "Was there some Cosmic Parenting Notice I missed?"
Q. "Do other parents ever want to give up?"
We all have those days, no matter how great our kids are, no matter how hard we try.
Raising children is tough
We really do need some help with this job. But, where to get it?
Lots of us didn't have great parents ourselves. Asking their advice doesn't make sense. We could ask Ms. Susie Goodparent…but let's face it; perfect people aren't going to understand our problems.
Welcome to CGH Parenting. We'll tackle some tough issues. We'll do our best to be real. Between the articles by parenting experts and the other smart moms and dads you'll meet in the forums, you'll find some wonderful tips and tactics that will help you make your house a great home.
Photograph courtesy of T.Keller @ Flickr.com
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Toddlers and Marriage
Brandon and Heather Wilson have been married 10 years. Six of those years were childless which made it pretty easy to find time to nurture their relationship. Then children entered the picture and they have become like two ships passing in the night. . . . keep reading
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Parenting in the 21st Century: The New Discipline
Marilyn Woodard
Parenting tips and techniques abound in popular literature. Sure, good parenting requires good disciplining techniques, but that's not the whole story, nor is it where you need to start.It's a good idea to have yourself firmly grounded; to gird up your philosophical loins and understand why you are doing these things in the first place. If you are not given to introspection, bear with me. Because -- trust me on this one -- discipline and/or punishment of children is NO FUN.
Picture:woodleywonderworks . . . keep reading
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Stop the Yelling:
A Two-Step Approach
Marilyn Woodard
Imagine a large wooden spoon hitting the back of the chair on the bold words. You will make your bed when I tell you to! Crack!
The crack is the sound of the spoon breaking in half.
My ten-year-old daughter watches in open-mouthed shock. I, veins bulging, eyes blazing, wheel around and march out the door. . . . keep reading
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Parenting: It's About a Direction
Tess Worrell
"It's about a direction--not a line." John Stonestreet, Summit Ministries. Perhaps, the greatest single statement of parenting advice I have ever heard. As parents, we long to shape our children into becoming people whose hearts are right. Yet, so often we teach only lines. . . . keep reading
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Parenting Technique:
How to get Your Kids to Talk to You
or LISTENING
Marilyn Woodard
I have not been a perfect parent, to say the least. There are, however, a couple of things I did that I was pretty sure were a good idea at the time, and which have yielded some pretty awesome results. Listening would probably be in the top two or three on my list of Exceptional Parenting Tips. Here's how I learned it. . . . keep reading
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Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love
Are you tired of listening to your children bicker? Sibling rivalry can be exasperating, often interfering with our ability to enjoy our children. Having awareness about what causes sibling rivalry can help you begin to understand this dynamic. . . . keep reading
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Helping Children Cope with the Holidays
Tess Worrell
Glass ornaments. . .sugary treats. . .late nights. . .new faces. The very things that make the season so jolly for adults present a plethora of challenges for our children. A little forethought can keep the fun going for our children as well. . . . keep reading
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Not So Fast: Slowing Down the Busy Family
Mark Earley
School's back in session. And between hauling children to and from classes, dance lessons, music lessons, sports practice, and church activities, many parents (not to mention their children) are already feeling frazzled. And this is just the beginning of the academic year! . . . keep reading
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Help--I'm Drowning: Parenting the Active Family
Tess Worrell
Soccer, drama, piano, Algebra club, Boy Scouts, Girls in Action--the activities available to our children astounds. How do parents take advantage of all the good available to our children while protecting family time and ties? Consider these signs that your family may be in over its head. . . . keep reading
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Time to Play!
Tess Worrell
"Mom--can you play, NOW?" How often I hear those words! They are both a blessing--and a little bit of a curse. Of course I want to play with my children. Some of our best memories are created . . . keep reading
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A Father's Ally--Mom
Tess Worrell
What does it take to be a really good dad? While there are many answers, a key component is a supportive mom. When we choose to come alongside our husbands, encouraging and supporting their vision for our families, we enable them to become the father they long to be. . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part Five
A Few Tips for Teaching Your Man to Nurture the Kids
You can teach him about nurturing and developing relationships. But do it in small doses when you are both in a good mood. Teach him your best techniques for dealing with a tantrum when no one is actually having a tantrum. Listen to his ideas. You might be surprised and blessed by what he has to say. Then, let him do it his way. Just in case you weren't listening, I'll repeat that. Let him do it his way. This will be difficult. . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part Four
Marilyn Woodard
When a woman says "parenting", there's a good chance she means "nurturing the spirit, deepening relationships, protecting egos and kissing owies." When a man says "parenting", there's a good chance he's thinking, "teach 'em to suck it up and get the job done." . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part Two
All of creation agrees that men and women are different. I know this because I grew up under the influence of television. Every Sunday night after the evening service...Mom...would get us home just in time and we would skid to a stop in front of the Holy Tube to face terrible disappointment. Tonight's Disney...was the dreaded Nature Documentary. . . . keep reading
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