Jenn's Blog

I know I've talked a lot about how punitive parenting is not for us. I can't help but wonder if many people feel that automatically makes us permissive parents (I used to think that was the only alternative). Not so. Here's the thoughts on the subject fr… more »

Ben and I were big fans of Friends and so decided to watch the spin-off show, Joey. It's turned out to be a funny show. We aren't huge fans, but we watch it out of loyalty. Anyway, the episode we watched last night was all about how Joey is being boss… more »

One of the many books I'm currently reading: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0380811960/qid=1126228396/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-4331871-7910208?v=glance&s=books How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Your Kids Will… more »

I’m feeling a bit sheepish. Quite some time ago Ben and I were discussing our marriage and how we have both always strived to treat each other with the respect and kindness that we extend to other people in our lives. We both felt/feel that this is th… more »

"Whamming someone smaller than oneself in order to teach that person civilized behavior is not within Miss Manners' concept of propriety, much less logic." - Judith Martin (Miss Manners) more »

Now for the second half of the post. Spanking I have sensed for a very long time that there is a powerful spiritual presence when I read the writings of punitive and adversarial authors. I've been struck by Ezzo's teaching that the voice in your e… more »

http://www.xanga.com/item.aspx?user=Mama_Domain&tab=weblogs&uid=311729525 It's really long, but I encourage you to read the whole thing. I think it's a wonderful, powerful post. Very thought provoking. A few selections: "When parents rea… more »

Let Mercy Lead By Rich Mullins http://www.kidbrothers.net/ Aidan you're young But Aidan you're growing fast Me and your mom And all the love we have We can only take you so far As far as we can But you'll need something more to guide y… more »

I've been reading lots of articles on attachment parenting and following discussions on www.awareparent.net and http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/mb/. My conclusion is that AP is biblical. If/when we meet with our elder again I'll be happy to giv… more »

I believe the answer is yes. Wholeheartedly. The elder of our church challenged us with this question. We are going to meet with him and address some of his concerns so I am doing some more research and thought I would open this up for discussion here. P… more »