by Amy LeForge | May 8, 2009 | Humor
Today? Today was an intense day. Not really bad….just wildly intense. Just to give you a few highlights, I started out with over an hour’s discussion with the older boys (before I’d even gotten out of bed in the morning). They weren’t getting...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 29, 2009 | Parenting
I love my boys. Really! I do. But sheesh there are days they drive me nuts. The big issue of late is picking things up. In my fantasy world, they put toys and books and gum wrappers away as soon as they’re done. That? Major fantasy. So yesterday I tried out a...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 24, 2009 | Parenting
(Editorial note: I’d like to welcome Sarah Scrafford as Earnest Parenting’s very first contributing author! I’m very impressed with Sarah’s article and I have thoughts on it! Do you? If so, see you in the comments.) Do Interfering Parents Raise...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 13, 2009 | Heroes In Parenting
Have you seen the news lately? Chock full ‘o cheeriness, isn’t it? How about stories about parenting? Find many happy ones? No?? Well, I’m not surprised. Between the advice columns, the results of studies, and the stories of bad parents it’s...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 23, 2008 | Parenting
When I wrote the last post about losing my temper, I was right in the middle of the situation. I was so angry! The good news is I’ve calmed down and can share with you a few lessons I learned. If you get a chance, check out the comments from that post....
