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Robin Tidwell

About Me

Robin is a freelance writer living in the St. Louis, Missouri area with her husband, Dennis, and their two sons.  She has a rather eclectic educational background, and may just yet finish her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies.  She has held a plethora of jobs, appointments, and volunteer positions, and tries very hard to make it through one week at a time without a crisis.

Robin is also the Parenting and Pregnancy Channel Steward on Helium, where she has been a member for over a year; her portfolio can be viewed at her website, www.RobinTidwell.com, and her musings and meanderings can be seen at her blog site, Robin's Blog.

 

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  • Yes, folks, it’s that time of year: the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, or neither, or participate in some other festivity, there are expectations and to-do lists galore. Or so I’ve been told. And witnessed. And experienced. We celebrate Christmas, so I’m going to stick to that versus showing my possible ignorance [...]
    Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:14:36 +0000
  • I must be really into commentary the last few days: today I participated in a survey regarding spanking and whether or not it’s considered abuse. Funny, last time I checked, only 11% of those responding indicated that spanking was the equivalent of abuse; most referred to it as “hitting”. That means, of course, 89% did [...]
    Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:26:51 +0000
  • I read an online debate this morning on whether or not a kid should be required to remain in school until the age of 18; most states have a cut-off age around 16 for mandatory school attendance, yet we’re constantly told that our kids are falling behind those of other countries. Personally, I think [...]
    Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:26 +0000
  • Do you know what it’s like to have your own child accuse you of saying and doing things you never imagined saying or doing? Do you know what it’s like to have your family believe him? Or to have the state “investigate”, determine that you didn’t say or do these things, but still [...]
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:53:00 +0000

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Competition can certainly be helpful to children, but competition can also be harmful if the drive for said competition is directed from parent to child, in conflict with the child's inherent personal...More>
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Discipline or abuse? Ask anyone, and you'll most likely receive an either/or response. It's quite politically correct to refer to discipline as "abuse" although, frequently, those who espouse this t...More>
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Grandparents, like parents, usually want what is best for the children - but grandparents have already raised their own children, and so perhaps feel entitled to be a bit lax on discipline and rules w...More>
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The distinction between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles is subtle, yet crucial; it displays more of a degree than a method itself. The former denotes an imposing and respected approa...More>
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The elements of a good education can be found not only in the subject matter, but in the learning styles which are employed, the scheduling of the classroom, extracurricular activities, and parental i...More>
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What is responsibility, and where does it begin and end in the context of the parent-child relationship? Responsibility means that an individual has a duty to another person, or to some component ...More>
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Comments (1 to 2 of 2)

Dr. Ali Afifi
Jun 30, 09 at 04:29 PM
I visited your page and read some topics and I see that I am so little in regard to u as a good writer and good experience in dealing with teenagers. Thank u very much.
Nan Keltie
Jan 15, 09 at 10:52 PM
Hey, Robin! There's some interesting looking stuff here, so I'll be back to visit again soon.
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In spite of physical appearance and the occasional adult-like, verbal profundity that springs forth, teenagers are kids. Kids have several "jobs": to study, to learn, and to grow as individuals. The...More>
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College students are notoriously bad at time management - who wouldn't be, with all the new and exciting activities going on and people to meet? Not to mention that new-found freedom to come and go ...More>
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Success in college can be measured many different ways: social, athletic, academic and, sometimes, it can simply serve as a thinking arena (albeit an expensive one). Success in college frequently beg...More>
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To develop effective study skills, one must first begin with a plan and a schedule. One must also be flexible and cultivate self-discipline. Whether in grade school, high school, or college, or even...More>
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