Soft, colorful alternative to a star chart: the warm fuzzy jar
After reading our recent discussion about upgrading a marble jar with rocks, Melissa sent this adorable account of her family's warm fuzzy jar.
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On-the-ground advice about what makes kids tick. You'd be amazed by the differences kid-to-kid.
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14 June 2012
13 June 2012
Binder clip + grosgrain ribbon = sturdy pacifier tether
Hannah had her first baby two months ago and already has a great hack for a pacifier holder!
04 June 2012
TV/video game timer for limiting screen time? Talk amongst yourselves.
On Facebook, Karen asks for your input on tools for controlling screen time.
25 May 2012
Removing clothing size labels makes a small kid feel bigger
Here's how Nicole dialed down the get-dressed standoffs with her preschooler.
15 May 2012
Offer your kid a 'personal day' off after-school activities to prevent foot-dragging
I so admire Natalie's willingness to respect her daughters' feelings while still holding the line about followthrough.
14 May 2012
"Upgrade" your marble jar with rocks
A marble jar is sort of like a tactile star chart. Dana's hack gives the marble jar even more motivational power.
10 May 2012
Friendship bracelet helps get a preschooler's shoe on the right foot
Karyn found a great way to support her daughter's independence while building a new skill.
09 May 2012
Cell phone alarm keeps the family "launch" on time
I have experimented with timers, alarm clocks, and various tones of voice (most of them frustrated) and nothing seems easier or more logical than this.
24 April 2012
When your "balance" looks different
When parents judge each other without the benefit of the full story.
06 April 2012
Are you overparenting your kids?
We love our children, and we do the very best we can for them. But at what point does our well-meaning support and encouragement handicap our kids' development?
21 March 2012
Simple guidelines for peaceful parenting
I'd love to hear your thoughts on a wonderful post over at Zen Habits. Click through for the link and the context.
15 March 2012
How do you advocate to change a school's recess policy? Talk amongst yourselves.
Sarah's kids' school tries to address academic problems by taking away free time at recess. She'd like to advocate for change. Where and how to begin?
13 March 2012
Challenge encourages learning, anxiety kills it
Why are our children so afraid to fail? And why are we so afraid to let them?
17 February 2012
How to get a child to stop nailbiting? Talk amongst yourselves.
Parenthackers share tips for getting a child to stop nailbiting.
16 February 2012
Parenting: the long view
How does one know when a parenting problem is best solved with immediate action or by waiting it out?
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