Tag Archives: stuck

My other car is a pterodactyl…

Posted on October 30, 2011 by greenegem

Or- How playful parenting unsticks an insistent 5 yo. And how it doesn’t.  I have to laugh when people ask me for advice on parenting. I mean- some are my friends- so maybe they just love me and don’t see … Continue reading →

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Grace Based Discipline and the Oppositional Child

Posted on October 19, 2010 by greenegem

Maximus can be a very difficult little boy, especially when he eats any artificial color, flavor, sweeteners, or high-fructose corn syrup. I know there is dissention- especially in Christian circles, about food additives and their ability to cause uncontrollable behaviors- … Continue reading →

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Nice to meet you…Einstein!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by greenegem

I was just reminded today how so many of the infuriating things kids do are just part of everyday learning. No matter how you baby-proof, children will find new, exciting (OK, hair-raising!) things to do in their environment. For example; … Continue reading →

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