Posts by intentionalmama

I am also interested. I have a 79 year old father.  He stayed over the other night, with my husband and 9 year old son. I see that my father is having a hard time getting older. I think this forum could probably be a good place to...

I also think that what you did was enough.  It sounds like you pointed out that it was wrong; and he brought it back and admitted taking it. You helped him make things right. That seems pretty great, to me.   I don't...

I do not think it is just about homeschooling either.  I remember when i moved to a new school in grade three. The kids would gather around me and quiz me with math questions. I remember feeling very uncomfortable. ...

Knotta, one thing you could try with your boyfriend's son is putting together a simple treasure hunt.  ie) give him a piece of paper that says where the next clue is ie) on rug etc.  Then after about five of these; he finds...

"Maybe thats part of my problem- I've read litte pieces of info here and there about spanking being damaging emotionally to the child, but I couldnt tell you any info or specifics if asked, I just think its wrong, so I couldnt educate...

My son recently turned 9 and he has really enjoyed the first few books of Harry Potter, and the How to Train Your Dragon Series books.  He is not yet at a level where he can read these alone, but we enjoy reading them to him or...

Last year when my son was 8, he was quite resistant to learning how to read.  Part of me was trying to figure out  ways that I thought would make it fun for him. I  thought he would like treasure hunts so I decided to...

It doesn't sound like she is  open  to hearing what you have to say, at this time.

Hi, the headline for this post grabbed by attention.  I have not had time to read the posts, but I it grabbed my attention because I had just read this article and thought it was quite interesting.It is about a child who refused...

Hi there, my child is now 8,  but one of the first books I found really helpful  is called "Connection Parenting"  -Parenting through Connection instead of Coercion, Through Love instead of Fear.   by Pam Leo....