Late on Friday, the shooter in the Pittsfield Township shooting was released . Police are still investigating the case, but the key issue appears to be whether the shooter acted in self-defense. What we know is that the dead man had an unregistered gun with him but did not fire it. The two men were sitting in the shooter's car when the incident happened. Whatever else police know, they're not telling. When I wrote about this incident last week , I suggested taking a straightforward... Read Full Story
Conner Conley, an Indiana 10 year-old, was murdered last Saturday night. He was strangled, apparently by his 17 year-old brother, who later turned himself in. He compared the feeling of killing Conner to fulfilling a craving for a hamburger. He said he identified with Dexter Morgan, the serial killer on Showtime's "Dexter." The brother pled not guilty today, but his parents weren't in court . They were at the funeral home for the visitation. Stories like this make us look a little... Read Full Story
Do you have a difficult toddler or preschooler? Is it nearly impossible to get them to listen to you? Do you find yourself yelling at your kids very frequently and then feel guilty about it? Well then, Chris Thompson will help you discover the secret to great child behavior. He will teach you the tools and tricks that will solve these problems and help you deal with your kids who are constantly driving you crazy. Click Here For Talking To Toddlers Best Deal Now! Talking to Toddlers is an... Read Full Story
I've already blogged about why it is that I changed my name from Floyd Hadden to Justice Calo (See here if you missed it) , however I have never felt comfortable speaking about why I changed my name from Brazier to Reign. You see, I've always been very concerned with maintaining the family name. While I used to joke and tell people that we owned the "Dairy Queen" brazier stores, that is not the reason Brazier is an important name. You may not know any Brazier's in Washington State, but... Read Full Story
So, have you heard the solid advice (sarcasm there) that biting your child back will get them to stop biting you? Well, to end toddler biting, you are going to have to find something else. I heard that advice so much that I wanted to throw up. It wasn't what I wanted to teach him - so I looked for a better way. Toddlers Biting - It may be more than it appears. With toddlers it is hard to know exactly why they do what they do. But as a parent, that is your job - to figure it out! So put on... Read Full Story
Wild controversy ensued over "Wild Things." Last week, parenting expert Brett Berk cautioned against taking preschoolers to see " Where the Wild Things Are ." In response, moms across America disagreed, saying the big screen version of the childhood classic was too good to pass up.
Here's what you had to say:
We took our 4- and 6-year-old boys this weekend. They both loved it. In reality, I think it's more traumatic for parents. Many kids can relate to the emotions Max feels. As... Read Full Story
Associated Press : The Walt Disney Co. is expanding a refund program for its " Baby Einstein " videos for toddlers in response to challenges about the legitimacy of its educational claims.
The company upgraded a customer satisfaction program beginning last month by explicitly offering cash refunds on any DVDs bought from June 5, 2004 to Sept. 4.
Buyers can also exchange DVDs for a " Baby Einstein " book or music CD, or receive 25 percent off a "Little Einstein" product. The offer... Read Full Story
We've been through this before.
Geralyn Broder Murray : "What happens when you're dead?" Reese lobs casually from the backseat, as though it were more like "What happens when you go to the Laundromat?"
Oy vey. At nine o'clock at night on a Friday? After a very fun but exhausting pizza party ? With my work clothes still on and so much still between me and my sheets?
"What do you mean?" I say lightly, angling for time to compose an answer, while Finn, my 2-year-old, not one to be... Read Full Story
My husband always worried that he was too much of a "momma's boy." That used to mean that he'd run to me (not Daddy) if he was hurt, throw out a hug to anyone that needed one, and was easy with his feelings and affection. But lately, this momma isn't getting anything more than a nod in the morning from her 14-year-old. The timing of his turn away from me coincides suspiciously with a newfound attraction to girls. We all know what Freud would say about that -- and chances are the old Austrian... Read Full Story
The sweet little child has finally grown up into a teen. As parents, it is important to understand the transition that your teenager is going through at this age. Very often you hear parents complain about the hostile, violent, aggressive and defiant behaviors of their teenagers. Teen out of control issue is common, but it cannot be taken likely. It needs to be addressed immediately. Lecturing, scolding, punishing and nagging will make the teenager more defensive. It is hard to understand... Read Full Story
