Archive for July, 2007

The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on hand.
Write a thank you card to your babysitters a couple of times a year. Experienced parents always say, “When you find a good babysitter - keep them happy!”
2. Hire a “mother’s helper” to come in to your home to play with your child.
This extra help […]

Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely considered her feelings about anything, showing a complete lack of empathy and compassion for her feelings and desires. If she came home five minutes late from school or from an activity, she was punished. Yelling and hitting were […]