Colleen Langenfeld

Colleen Langenfeld has been parenting for over 25 years and helps other moms enjoy mothering more at <a href="http://www.paintedgold.com" title="http://www.paintedgold.com" target="_blank">http://www.paintedgold.com</a>. Get a free printable chore chart plus tips at <a href="http://www.paintedgold.com/Organize/free-chore-chart.html" title="http://www.paintedgold.com/Organize/free-chore-chart.html" target="_blank">http://www.paintedgold.com/Organize/free-chore-chart.html</a> .

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Thumbsucking - A Book Review

As a mom with four children, all of whom were thumbsuckers when small, and all of whom stopped the habit in different ways at different ages, I understand the frustration many parents feel when trying to help their young child overcome this habit "David Decides About Thumbsucking" by Susan Heitler, Ph

Mothering - 3 Tips For Keeping It Fun!

Mothering is a full-time and demanding occupation no matter what else fills your life While most of us start out totally in love with our kids, the day comes for many of us when we are just plain tired of being on call 24/7
Having a new baby in the home at the holidays is always exciting Here's a parenting tip that will help you and your baby truly enjoy this special time of year
Mom or Dad, this is an easy question You want him to trust you
For those of us parenting in the United States, this is the time of year we celebrate Thanksgiving As a mother, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives me the opportunity to purposely teach about gratitude
Tired of your teen being out of your home more than in it You can make your home a magnet for your teenager and her friends by keeping in mind a few simple teen-friendly ideas
"I hate you" screams the five year old to his mother
A sullen, non-communicative teenager A frustrated parent
If you are like most moms and dads, you could use a parenting tip on how to improve the holiday manners of your children Manners are important in any season, of course, but teaching our children to put their best foot forward during this activity-rich time of year would certainly lower most families' stress levels a notch or two
In my home, I am currently enjoying a high school senior My third child is preparing to leave the nest and build a life for herself
Parenting can be funny, exciting, boring, thrilling, challenging, confusing, satisfying, uplifting, maddening, frustrating, unreasonable, exhausting, silly, and more Because of that fact, sometimes, as a parent, you just need a break
Do you have a teenager who is begging for more freedom Are you uncertain how much freedom is too much during the teen years
If you have more than one child in your family, you are intimately acquainted with sibling rivalry and probably can use an extra parenting tip or two in that area After more than 26 years of parenting and four terrific kids, here are my top five tips for dealing with those pesky brothers and sisters
Do you have a thumbsucking child A hair-twirler
Every year the same phenomenon occurs at my front door Late on Halloween night, usually long after the trail of adorable preschoolers and costumed elementary-age children have come and gone, a group of teens or pre-teens knocks on my door and loudly regales me with "trick-or-treat"
If you have a little one (or ones) whizzing around your home
Could you benefit from a useful parenting tip with practical applications Most parents can
I'm no dentist
Have ever found a free printable chore chart and tried to use it Then you know you need to do more than print it out and post it on your fridge in order for it to work


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