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5 on the Fifth — Favorite Blog Posts January 2015

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5 on the Fifth January 2015
 
5 on the Fifth posts once a month (on the 5th), highlighting 5 blog posts  I have read over the previous month and believe should not be missed by you, my readers! 
 
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This month, I happened upon several parenting posts that inspired me. Enjoy!
 
How-to-discipline-your-kids-with-the-rubberband-method

 It’s okay, it’s not what you think. As parents, especially those of us with ADHD kids, we sometimes get into the habit of criticizing our kids. Jackie @ LJSkool shares this simple but effective way to remember to praise those kids that can be a bit challenging. 

How to Discipline a Child — The Rubber Band Method

 

7-phrases-a-parent-should-never-say-again

Remember the old addage, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” Well . . . it’s baloney. And Kim over at Not Consumed shares why. And then goes one to remind us of some things we shouldn’t say to our kids (but probably do — OUCH!). 

7 Phrases a Parent Should Never Say Again

 

Teaching Boys to Be Respectful

As a boy mom, I feel the weight of this task. As a mom of a teen boy, I REALLY feel the weight of this task. I love how Sarah from Frugal Fun for Boys takes respect down to its roots — the Bible. It’s the only way, really.

Teaching Boys to Be Respectful

 

7-Ways-to-Prepare-for-High-School-at-Home

High school is just around the corner. I could stay in denial, but that’s not doing anyone any good. I was excited to happen upon this post from Dottie at Teachers of Good Things. It’s giving me a great place to start. 

7 Ways to Prepare for High School at Home

 

16 Smartphone Rules for Teens

Ben doesn’t have a smartphone, but some of your teens might. I thought there were some pretty sensible rules here from TeenSafe, my favorite being, ” No sending pictures that you wouldn’t want grandma to see.” Words to live by and not just for teens.

16 Smartphone Rules for Teens

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