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Electronics Have Replaced Mom and Dad at the Dinner Table
I have copied this post with permission. It was written by Mary Jo Rapini and is an insightful and important statement about family. Pat I was out for dinner last week. My husband and I went to a family restaurant we … Continue reading
Dan Marino and Other Fallen Idols
In the news this week is a story about Dan Marino and his love child. And you are asking, “What makes this a subject for parents on this blog?” That is a legitimate question. Personally, it seems this should only … Continue reading
Is Your Family Prepared for an Emergency?
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. So I am asking…if you woke up to a blizzard, what would you do? What is the first thing you would do in this emergency? Do you have a plan? Where would you go if you had to leave home … Continue reading
Find Your Greatness
Recently someone asked me what I liked about the Olympics. Having spent some time thinking about it, I realized that I not only like the sports. Sometimes, best parts for me are the back stories–the challenges overcome, the hopes and dreams realized, … Continue reading
Posted in celebrations, child behavior, children, family, grandchildren, grandparents, healthy lifestyles, parenting, parents_rule, Teens, Uncategorized
Tagged Find Your Greatness, parenting, Parents Rule, pat montgomery, teaching children to enjoy life, teaching kids to acheive their dreams, tips for parents
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What Is True Freedom?
The other day I was listening to Bob Marley’s original version of Redemption Song. If you haven’t heard it, do yourself a favor and listen to it closely. He was singing about freedom from slavery, but the message is greater than … Continue reading
REMEMBER and GIVE THANKS
This is Memorial Day weekend. What do you know about it that you can share with your children to help them understand what it is we are remembering on this day? So many people use the words “celebrate Memorial Day” … Continue reading
Posted in celebrations, children, Education, heroes, Patriot Parent, patriotism, preschoolers, Teens
Tagged Memorial Day, Parents Responsibility to teach about our patriotic holidays, Parents Rule, pat montgomery, teaching kids about Memorial Day, The Patriot Parent, What is Decoration Day, What is Memorial Day
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Saying Good Bye and Starting New
2012 began on a couple of sad notes for me. First, I lost a beloved uncle. The next week our precious Waya (on the left, with one of her famous smiles) had to go to the next life after bringing baskets full … Continue reading
Don’t Protect Your Children–Teach Them to Survive!
Will your kids survive the difficulties of life? If you are like me, you looked at your newborn and promised never to let anything ever hurt him or her. As my children grew older, I realized that was something … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Sherwood, parenting, Parents Rule, pat montgomey, teaching kids to survive, The Survivors Club
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Courtesy and Respect–Teach it!
Courtesy and Respect—Teach It!Note from Pat: I received this article the other day and thought it gave some good pointers on teaching kids about respect. Hope you like it! The author is Gary M. Unruh, MSW LCSW, a child and … Continue reading