Category Archives: parenting

Turning the Car Around

Posted on May 11, 2011 by The Daring One

Tweet“If your kids fully know that you’re completely unwilling to follow through on your threats, there’s no way they’ll trust you or do what you ask. I know this with my head but my heart and my laziness sometimes have … Continue reading →

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Unwritten House Rules

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetIf you observe my children, you’ll start to think we have a series of very interesting rules in place in our home. #8. Refuse to eat food that is more than five minutes old because it is “leftovers” unless it’s … Continue reading →

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Dream Crusher

Posted on March 16, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetI shot down every aspect of the plan, only to find her shooting back an answer for how my objection could be overcome.  In the end I had to refer to city code and tell her I didn’t think a … Continue reading →

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Working from Home

Posted on February 10, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetI’ve been home with my kids from the time Laylee was born eight years ago. For the most part I’ve loved it. As with any occupation, it has its rough moments, but overall I couldn’t have asked for a better … Continue reading →

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Marshmallows and Escalation

Posted on February 1, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetI think every parent’s arsenal should contain a couple of rounds of marshmallows. [read more at Parenting.com]

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Do I Look Busier to You?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetSo I said I was lost in fiction, working on a novel I plan to finish by this summer. This is true. Then I started blogging more here because I have so many words inside me that I need to … Continue reading →

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