The Raising of the Soft and Entitled… aka the Millennials…. By Vicky Dal Molin


It hit me recently that I have been playing into what I have come to realize has become a generation of parents who just don’t parent anymore. Where and when did having to actually parent disappear? It’s a Saturday afternoon and my almost 3 year old decides to start arguing with me ...

The Discipline Dilemma – By Vicky Dal Molin


I’m starting to get the impression that most toddlers are the same. Why you may ask? It seems that each week my son gets older I receive the perfect email from a myriad of parenting websites regarding the latest developmental behavior to make itself know. This week…. It’s about discipline and ...

Because I Said So – by Margaret Hart


I was talking with a group of moms this week about discipline. And consequences. And saying no, and meaning it. But then ultimately caving in because you're simply worn out from saying no, and your child constantly asking, "But, why?" One mom brought up the age-old answer that most of us ...

Adventures in Attachment Parenting: Super Nanny I am Not! by Allison Silver


It's amazing how having a child can change your perspective. Before I had my daughter I was an avid watcher of Super Nanny and endorsed many of her techniques to parents during parent education workshops. My administrator used to refer to me as the "Super Nanny" of the school district! ...

Attitude Adjustments Needed By: Stacey Honowitz


     I have been dealing with kids in my job for a very long time, my job dictates the need to meet with kids on a daily basis of all ages. I have been doing this job for twenty-four years and and I can tell you that the attitudes ...