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When Is It Ok To Discipline Other People’s Kids?

We recently published an article – “When Is It Ok To Discipline Other People’s Kids?” – on when (and if) it’s acceptable to step in and discipline another person’s child and we were overwhelmed by responses! While almost all of you agree that it’s NEVER ok to use physical discipline, such as spanking, opinions were much more divided over whether an adult should step in and verbally address bad behavior. Here’s what we heard from our readers:

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Readers Respond: When Is It Ok To Discipline Other People’s Kids?

We recently published an article – “When Is It Ok To Discipline Other People’s Kids?” – on when (and if) it’s acceptable to step in and discipline another person’s child and we were overwhelmed by responses! While almost all of you agree that it’s NEVER ok to use physical discipline, such as spanking, opinions were much more divided over whether an adult should step in and verbally address bad behavior. Here’s what we heard from our readers:

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Cuteness Overwhelming

This is the first of a new blog series called Cuteness Overwhelming. In it, I scour the internet for things so cute that they would implode were it not for the daily sacrifices of cheeseburgers that people make to Ceiling Cat, Basement Cat and Long Cat. I think the pictures speak for themselves. Puppy Patrol (problematic b/c it excludes kittens) Puppy Picks Pet Picks OMG Adorable! CuteNews Ridiculous Cuteness

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People Skills for Teenagers

The teenage years can be awkward and overwhelming. With all the changes and transitions from childhood to adulthood, teens can sometimes turn introverted or may lash out in frustration. Keep the path to adulthood a fairly bumpless one by facilitating your child’s relationships. By helping her navigate her friend, family and professional relationships, you can help her remain confident and in control.