There are times when kids will be kids. How we react can help them grow! (Image: Dean Studios
Every once and a while my wife and I get frustrated because our son acts like a three year-old. Oddly enough, he is. So why does this surprise us? That my friend is a very good question. Yet for some reason we still look a little shocked when he comes in the room with marker all over his face. Yes, that is him to the right there. He wanted to be a clown so he drew clown lips on his
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Temper tantrums and tattling do not mix well. (Image: mdanys)
Tattlefit! You may not be familiar with this word. Actually, I am pretty sure you aren’t. Why? Well, I just made it up. A tattlefit is the art of throwing a temper tantrum, or fit while simultaneously tattling on your brother or sister. Josiah has this down to an art form. Usually these take place when Grace, our two-year old, is doing something he would like to do but knows he shouldn’t. It usually involves screaming, tears, high-pitched squeals, and jumping up and down. Sometime, if we are
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Image By: Dean Studios
Welcome to RandomActsOfParenting. I have spent quite a while thinking of what to post for my inaugural post. My mind raced between some of my favorite resources for parents, several of which have greatly improved my life, and the latest humorous escapade tackled by my oldest. After a long thought, okay, several long thoughts, I decided a quick introduction was in order first. Sure, there is an about page here on the blog, but seriously, who actually reads those. An introduction allows me to focus in on the purpose of this blog and
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May 24, 2010, 6:34 am
