Category Archives: discipline

I am not a quitter

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Fran Hart

Just as Marty McFly could predictably be incited by accusations that he was a chicken, the voice in my head that whispers “quitter” brings out my stubborn streak. I quit smoking in 2004 and I’m proud of that. I quit … Continue reading →

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Family Night! And another chores discussion.

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Fran Hart

Alternative title: “Expectations” No one took me up on my offer to clean poopie bottoms (1000!!!), so we suffered through another chores discussion. Here’s what we came up with. Expectations for Saturday:Breakfast together (How fun is that? T wants to … Continue reading →

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Note to self

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Fran Hart

“Do not let blogging become your new addiction.” I’m blogging as part of my new discipline in living a balanced life. I have successfully shaken an addiction to World of Warcraft (an online game, also fondly referred to as “World … Continue reading →

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Do’s and Dont’s

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Fran Hart

I’ve learned a lot in the last 22 years of parenting. Some of what I’ve learned is what NOT to do. Since I’m still in the business (my youngest is 14). I’m hoping to get help from the parents who … Continue reading →

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