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May
05
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 Everyone is going to think I have a “thing” with the number 5 and I’ve only been blogging for less than a year! I swear I don’t, it just has worked out that way. I’ve had the discussion with other parents before about the important things personally to me that I’ve taught my daughter. Meaning, what have I wanted to instill in her in her life? | |||
Archive for the ‘Effective Parenting’ Category
Blog Posts by Gina Norma
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Apr
25
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I had such great feedback on my last EP blog post, 5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child that I thought I would add some further thoughts. Remember none of us are “perfect” parents. It’s a learning process for all of us, and just like we were once children, we know that our kids will fall short – and as adults, we fall short too. My hope is that my posts will inspire you, give fresh perspectives and offer ideas that you might not be implementing. | |||
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Apr
22
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It’s amazing what you get used to when economic circumstances change. I’ve learned that if you just go with it and try not fight what you can’t control, you’d be surprised how creative and innovative you become. Two and a half years ago, we lost everything. We had a business, but the investors pulled the plug unexpectedly. Gone was our investment, as well. It was devastating. | |||
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Apr
14
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Most of us have had parted ways with a best friend at some point in our life.  We all know that it can really be devastating. In my last blog post I told the story of my 11-year-old daughter losing her best friend. It was done so quickly that she was left feeling like she did something wrong — and as if something was wrong with her. As I tried to help her make sense of the whole situation, we were still left feeling puzzled and confused. | |||
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Apr
08
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Lately, I find myself playing the Disney classic Dumbo several times a day “for the kids.” But in reality, I am the one eager to see it over and over again. And each time it is on, something about it captivates me and leaves me teary-eyed, nostalgic and yearning for an innocence long gone. So I decided to investigate a little further. Armed with pen and paper in hand, I took a few notes and embarked upon a character study of Mrs. Jumbo, Dumbo’s mom. | |||
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Feb
15
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Being a parent is hard work, and sometimes the stress levels can get so high you wonder what you were thinking to bring kids into this world. Let’s face it, raising children is a real and constant challenge. What’s a parent to do? Here’s the secret: You need to take control. And by that I mean that you need to take control of your own emotional reactivity in various parenting situations.  Understand that ”taking control” does not mean becoming an authoritative dictator. For example, when your child is very young, you can tell her what to do. However, as children grow and mature, direct orders given often become a source of conflict. | |||
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Jan
25
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As I write this, my husband and I are making plans to travel to a place that we call The Land of Extreme Parenting. We never get to actually GO there. But we do spend hours wishing we could! The Land of Extreme Parenting is the place where you can do whatever you want to solve a behavioral problem, or say whatever you want to say to your children. (Now, there are parents who do get to go there. Those are the parents we secretly criticize, but at the same time wish we could be like.) | |||
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Jan
20
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Have you ever been in a situation where a stranger took it upon herself to scold your child in front of you? It’s uncomfortable and complicated indeed — on so many levels. First, if your ego doesn’t conquer you and send you on a mission to give that person a piece of your mind, you may just feel inadequate as a parent. (“Why didn’t I address that issue with my kid, first?”) Secondly, probably that person is a friend, co-worker, acquaintance or another parent and has something valuable to offer – something you hadn’t thought of yourself. Finally, how is this total disregard for your parental status interpreted by your observing child? Read more » | |||
