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So my mom has been saying for a long time that I should write a blog about parenting. Now, I am NOT the world's best parent, but I do read a lot about parenting. I am a teacher by day, and there is something called "best practices" in education, where teachers share out the best strategies, activities, and management techniques that they use. These are called best practices or teachers teaching teachers. It's really a great way to learn what works for some teachers, and what can work for you! I have decided to use the same techniques as a mom. So I "research" the best parenting practices, using parenting magazines, online articles, books, television programs (think Supernanny), Pinterest, and conversations with other successful parents and apply them to my parenting. All of these skills/ideas don't always work, and sometimes I have to tweak them to make them fit my life, but for the most part, my research has paid off! Another idea I stole from teaching and applied to parenting is Harry Wong's idea of "Beg, borrow and steal" [good ideas] from others. There is nothing wrong with taking information/activities/ideas from other parents who are doing a great job. In fact, we can all learn from each other....and should! And in the end, our children are the ones benefiting from our research and deliberate parenting strategies.

This blog is a compilation of parenting tips/advice/ideas/activities that have helped me in my parenting endeavors. Hope you enjoy!