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  1. Extra Inning (Family Rules, Part 3)

    I’ve been writing about the process of coming up with Family Rules. Last week I was stuck with the consequences of my family’s Values as they showed up in my […]

  2. Values in Action (Family Rules, Part 2)

    Last week I wrote about the process of establishing Family Rules in accordance with the Nurturing Parenting philosophy. As you’ll recall, I fumbled around a bit as I realized that […]

  3. The Count (Family Rules, Part 1)

    I had thought this post would be easier. After attending a Nurturing Parenting training at work last week, I wanted to write about the importance of establishing Family Rules. According […]

  4. Free, and Priceless

    This week’s guest post is by Julie Whitus. We hope that you find it useful and look forward to future posts from Julie. The other night I stopped and looked […]

  5. Breaking out of the routine

    I’ve written a lot on this blog about the importance of routines, and of keeping things consistent and predictable for children. I do think that this is one of the […]

  6. Reading Ahead

    I’m about to come across as not only a curmudgeon, but a hypocrite. Let me explain. I learned to read quite early. I credit the constant presence of books and, […]

  7. One Love

    I’ve been thinking a lot about one-year-olds. I haven’t had one at home for a few years now, but at work, I seem to be surrounded by them. I don’t […]

  8. Daughterology

    As a father with four daughters, there are certain things I have experienced that are unique to my situation. Some of them were expected and simply come with the territory. […]

  10. Breaking Down the Break

    So, the kids are home from school. How is that going? We are taking a break from homeschooling as well, so we’re all home and in full Winter Break mode. […]