March 13, 2018
by Maralee
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As part of the therapy offered to the children at the group home we worked at, kids took horseback riding lessons. While we houseparents were not required to attend these lessons, I snuck my way in by showing up at … Continue reading
December 14, 2016
by Maralee
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My child left for school in a huff today. It was very much an “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” scenario. The cereal selection wasn’t what he was hoping for, he had a last minute request … Continue reading
April 6, 2015
by Maralee
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It’s me on My Bridge Radio! You can listen to the link below or read. Or read along as you listen. Just listen for the chime to know when to turn the page. . . or something like that. . … Continue reading
June 4, 2013
by Maralee
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In my typical day I see some pretty disturbing sights. I watch my kids put things in their mouth that would make the adult world gag. They are happy to lick rocks, put handfuls of dirt in their mouths, or … Continue reading
March 23, 2013
by Maralee
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I just ran across another one of those posts telling me to treasure these days and not get so worked up about being a perfect parent. I get it. I really do. I know I have said similar things even … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a parenting fact for you: We’re really hard on our firstborns. I literally remember saying the words, “Why are you acting like that? You’re two years-old!” and then realizing how ridiculous that was. He was TWO YEARS-OLD. Why did … Continue reading
March 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I think we’re doing premarital counseling all wrong. If you want to know if your relationship is ready to handle the difficult challenges of marriage, somebody just ought to let you and your beloved remodel a room in their house. … Continue reading
November 13, 2012
by Maralee
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Sometimes parenting seems like a constant process of trial and error. We have had such trouble trying to get our three year-old Danny to stay in the bed. We’ve tried sticker charts, toy rewards, extra privileges, or discipline all to … Continue reading
October 18, 2012
by Maralee
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Okay, I’ve written about how I have become a more relaxed parent and how I’m less judgmental of other parenting styles than I used to be. This is all true. This also might give you a false idea about what … Continue reading
October 2, 2012
by Maralee
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Are you at the end of your parenting rope about some little behavioral quirk? I might be able to help. To start: You’ve got to have a child who is capable of some level of delayed gratification (probably older than … Continue reading