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Condensed Milk - Helpful tidbits for parents & entrepreneurs

Helpful tidbits for parents and entrepreneurs

Jan 09, 2012

The Daddy's Den: Where Fathers Go To Be Funny

At Our Milk Money, we don't discriminate. Moms have great stories to share, but so do the Dads. It is definitely a sign of the times when Dads from all over the world begin to step up as primary...Read More

Jan 09, 2012

January Member Spotlight-Just Between Friends of Germantown

Meet Andrea Maltz and Ammie Maltz.  Andrea’s background was in Bank and Retail Management while Ammie was a First-Grade Teacher. Together they currently own a business franchise Just...Read More

Jan 09, 2012

January Member Spotlight-Melinda Herbert of JBF Milwaukee County

Meet Melinda Herbert of Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Melinda runs a twice yearly consignment sale that helps other Moms and Dads make money on items their children have outgrown and...Read More

Jan 09, 2012

January Member Spotlgiht-Elysse Fleece of Kozzy Bottoms

Meet Elysse Fleece. She is a military wife and a mom to her Little Monster as he is called. She started Kozzy Bottoms from a love of cloth diapering and her passion for crafts. Its been a great way...Read More

Jan 02, 2012

The 2012 Series Schedule for This Little Parent Stayed Home!

  We won't stop until we've helped 1 million parents!   Join us as we bring in experts from all areas of life and especially ones who will bring you the solutions you need to become your...Read More

Dec 06, 2011

We must be doing something right! Read what others are saying about us...

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Jul 17, 2011

Get your products noticed by our undercover agent!

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Jun 23, 2010

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Helpful tidbits for parents and entrepreneurs

Sep 23, 2008
Family Meetings: To have or not to have?

by Valerie Owings, owner and founder of Parenting with Peace, LLC; mother of two and stepmother to one. www.parentingwithpeace.com

 


If you've ever considered having a family meeting, you've probably wondered why should I do it, and how do I go about it? We first did a family meeting when my two older children were about ten and twelve, but I recommend starting when children are in first or second grade. We even wrote up and signed family contracts to ensure that everyone understood the purpose of the meeting and the changes we would be implementing in our house.
 
Here are some general guidelines and tips for conducting a family meeting:
 
What it is:
1.      A chance to set rules and boundaries for your household
2.      A way to show parental unity
3.      A way to open up communication and dialogue
4.      A way to involve children in decision making
 
What it is not:
1.      A free-for-all where everyone gets everything they want
2.      A time for chastising or disciplining
 
Benefits:
1.      Children feel respected when they are allowed input into daily home life, and are more likely to comply with the expected rules and guidelines
2.      Everybody knows the rules, so there is no arguing about them, and parents are more likely to stick together and follow through

There is a real potential for family growth through the sharing of values.


Valerie Owings
Parenting with Peace, LLC
http://www.parentingwithpeace.com

 

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