Practical Parenting Solutions by Dr. Polly Dunn
This weekend I went on the ultimate girls' getaway. I'm sure you're thinking I went on a cruise or to the beach or maybe even Las Vegas. Nope! My ultimate getaway was to Petticoat Junction in Normandy, Tennessee. It's a bed and breakfast designed just for girls who love to scrapbook, and it was an unforgettable adventure. Why did I love this trip so much, you might wonder? Well, the t-shirt ... read more
Recently I answered this question as a JustAsk Expert at Education.com. Having gone through this with clients and my own kids, I thought I'd share my response with my readers here as well. The Question: I am considering beginning to work with sight words with my son. Is four too early? He won't start kindergarten until he is almost six, and he knows most of the alphabet already. My Answer: ... read more
In life things happen that are hard to explain, especially to children. Divorce. Death. Moving. Unemployment. Illness. The list goes on and on. It’s hard as parents to know how to talk to our kids about these tough situations. We want to say the right thing, but sometimes it seems impossible to get the words out. At times like these, a book is often the best way to get the conversation started. ... read more
Getting kids to help with chores is a problem parents have been struggling with for ages! In my house, we go through spells of the kids all pitching in to do their fair share to times where we feel like we are begging them to lift a finger. Not what I had in mind, that's for sure! In recent years, the one thing that has worked most consistently for us is My Job Chart. It's a free online program ... read more
Education.com is a great online resource to help parents like you and me with all of our parenting and education questions, all in one place! The site is bursting with easy to read articles, videos, educational activities, and printables for you to use with your kids at home. And best of all, it’s free! My favorite part of the website is the JustAsk forum. At JustAsk, parents, teachers, and ... read more
