Parenting

Corporal Punishment is not permitted in Montana and hasn't been for a number of years.  There was a push to get it back in 1997, but the measure was defeated.  Most parents it seems, even the ones who still spank their kids, don't believe the schools should have that kind of powe…

Parents teaching their young children to like the things they like is nothing new, but the internet makes it a lot easier these days. Personally, I've had my kid watching the same cartoons that I grew up on, thanks to youtube. She's checked out He-Man, The Smurfs, Peewee's Playhouse a…

You might work in the hardest profession ever, maybe you pull in long hours at the office. Still, nothing, and I mean NOTHING is more stressful than helping your children get their clothes on, sit down for breakfast and arrive on time for school.

First I'd like to tip my hat to the parents whose kids get good grades because they study hard and who do their chores when asked. Unfortunately not all kids are that well behaved. Some pay their parents lip service to doing homework, cleaning their rooms etc. then logon to YouTube or text with…

My daughter is very much like me. Her mind is always working which seems to be a common trait among night owls. She's very intelligent, funny and creative but as such she gets bored easily. That was the excuse she used when we grilled her as to why she felt the need to commit an all out food co…