parenting Archives - Anne Parris

Toddlers vs. Teens: How Parenting Changes As They Get Bigger

This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions are my own. THEN: Trips to Disney World. Teaching them to read. Snuggles and one last story at bedtime. NOW: They are my best travel buddies. I love seeing them ...Read More

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The 4 Most Embarrassing Questions Your Kid Will Definitely Ask You

Anne parenting 12:15 pm

Kids were created to love, cherish, and keep you humble. If you are an amazing parent with an amazing kid who’s never put you on the spot, just wait. None of us make it through their childhoods un-mortified. Sure, you know they will eventually ...Read More

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How To Talk about S-E-X with Your Kids

Anne parenting 12:23 pm

As the mom of four older kids, I’ve had a lot of embarrassing conversations. Since we’ve homeschooled (you like me anyway) I’m the biggest source of their information. This is especially true for any kind of sex ed, including information on birth control. You ...Read More

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Preparing Your Child for Peer Pressure to Drink Alcohol

Anne latest, parenting, sponsored post 8:00 am

I remember going to a party in high school where there were no parents and a big keg of beer. A boy offered me a freshly-topped up red cup, but one of my close friends said to him, “She doesn’t want that. We’re good ...Read More

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Communicating with Your Children

Anne parenting 11:35 am

This post made possible through the support of Cochlear. All opinions are my own. Every year I add up the ages of my four kids to calculate my Cumulative Parent Time (CPT). This year I hit the 82-year mark. That constitutes four births, four ...Read More

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