Parent Hacks

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Every new parent will love this clever, encouraging book.

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Controlling tattling

in: Fun & Learning

Tim’s kids are now grown, but, while in the thick of hands-on parenting, here’s how he dealt with tattling: We were plagued by siblings’ tattling on each other. Someone wise gave us the solution: when one tattled, both got punished (sent to their room or whatever works for you).  This ended the practice of one […]

Grandpa was right: a little hardship breeds character

in: Fun & Learning, Health & Safety

I read "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children" (Wendy Mogel) a while ago, and was recently reminded by a friend how good it is. Mogel is a former child psychologist who now actively practices her Judaism, and it’s in this context that she forwards her thesis: that in […]

Washable toddler manicure

in: Fun & Learning

Our girly-girl toddler begs us for “pretty pink toes” and fingers. She’s too young for nail polish, and we’re not convinced it’s safe to expose her to the chemicals. So, we “paint” her nails with washable markers. She’s happy, and the color comes off the next time she washes her hands. Technorati Tags: Dress-up, Markers

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Asha Dornfest is the author of Parent Hacks and other books, and former co-host of the Edit Your Life podcast. More about Asha »

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