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FAMILIES IN THE NEWS--THE BLOG
Worst Parents in 2008? Cast your vote here...
I wish I could say it was a bad year for bad parents, but here they are in all their underwhelming glory! From the mother starring her 13-year-old daughter in porn, to the rapist father who thinks it wrong for him to be locked up when his daughters got to have his babies, to the mother who beat up and threw her child into a street in front of an SUV...we've got a few of the worst parents in 2008 listed here.  Click here to view and vote for the 9 worst parents nominees!

FAMILIES THAT INSPIRE--THE BLOG
A Parent's Love Lives on Through Children
This was the most popular post of 2008 out of all four Parentconsensus blogs. Originally posted on the parenting blog, Things Good Parents Do, it was moved here to Families That Inspire as a more appropriate home for that post. We hope you enjoy it. When you read this parenting post, think about "What in me, do I want to live on in my children? Click here to read "Parents Love Lives on Through Children"



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Parents with preschool kids
Date:June, 26 2008 07:21:54 PM
Forum:Preschool or Daycare Issues
Subject:How do you pick a great daycare?
I am single, and new to my area--have no friends yet with children my son's age--who can recommend g... Read More
 
Parents with lower elementary kids

(Grades K-2)

Date:August, 2 2008 04:59:33 PM
Forum:Money Issues--Spending, Saving, Giving
Subject:Stealing money
Wow this can be tricky! You don't want to start a conversion off with accussing her. It should be ap... Read More
 
Parents with upper elementary kids

(Grades 3-5)

Date:November, 7 2008 05:27:12 PM
Forum:Media Issues--Internet, Movies, Music, Gaming, Cell phone
Subject:Violent video games: What effect on children? What limits do you impose? How do you control?
I am not comfortable with my child playing violent video games, but honestly, those are the ones he ... Read More
 
Parents with middle school/ junior high kids

(Grades 6-8)

Date:May, 26 2008 05:19:22 PM
Forum:Media Issues--Internet, Movies, Music, Gaming, Cell phone
Subject:Violent video games and aggressive kids, what to do?
What are the rules in your home for your middle school/ junior high son or daughter using the Intern... Read More
 
Parents with high school kids

(Grades 9-12)

Date:July, 14 2008 02:12:32 PM
Forum:Homelife Issues--Fun, Rules, Responsibilities
Subject:Having friends over
Never should a child of the opposite sex be alone with your child. Why put your children in a situat... Read More
 
Parents with young adult kids

(19 - 24 years old)

Date:November, 7 2008 05:14:25 PM
Forum:Media Issues--Internet, Movies, Music, Gaming, Cell phone
Subject:Teenager playing violent media games: Healthy? Guidelines?
I am not comfortable with my teen playing violent video games, but honestly, those are the ones he r... Read More
 
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Submission Date: 2009-01-03
Posted by ST from MS
Tough Love vs. Spanking - Good Argument (Internet)
Most people think it improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of 'those moments.' One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk. Some say it's the vibration from the car, others say it's the time away from any distractions such as TV, Video Games, Computer, IPod, etc. Either way, my kids usually calm down and stop misbehaving after our car ride together. Eye to eye contact helps a lot too. I've included a photo above of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use the technique. Sincerely, Yours

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Submission Date: 2009-01-04
Posted by JS from MN
Our families are a gift to us...for a season. Let's make the most of that season. Let our lives be filled with love for these who are gifts in our lives.


IN THE MATTER OF M.B.
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How to love your complex teenager
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