Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. Many parents assign their children certain chores or other duties around the house in exchange for a regular allowance as a good way to instill work ethic and responsibility. But the range of money paid and work performed can vary significantly from house to house. That brings us to this week's question: Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Julie Hallock Howard: We take a hybrid approach. Our philosophy is that chores …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. That brings us to this week's question: Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Donna Campbell: Fear children becoming "friends" with the wrong type of kids! — Batavia Patch Facebook Julie Wlodarski Bruns: Just being happy. Between the stresses of school and sports and the competitiveness they seem to have now and bullying, I just want them to know that them being happy is all that matters. — Elmhurst Patch Facebook Amy De…
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. Many families have resolved to try to eat better in the new year. However, this can often be easier said than done, with picky kids prone to pushing vegetables around on their plate and each dinner turning into a battle of willpower between you and your child. That brings us to this week's question. Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Dennis Wholey: Eliminate the normal goodies at home and buy only the good items you …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to Hey Mom and Dad—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. It's a rite of passage for nearly every child: Begging your parents for that first cat, dog or guinea pig as a holiday present. The debate on our local Facebook pages took many different turns this week, and we want to hear from you too. Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Katie Herrmann: Please don't surprise kids or other people with puppies as presents. I foster for a rescue and the shelters see an influx of puppies a…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature where we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. Elections and the associated politics can be difficult for young minds to grasp. Still, it's hard to imagine last week's election went unnoticed by our country's young citizens and it's safe to bet they had some questions about the process. That brings us to this week's question. Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Dawn Conde Burghardt: Yes I did tell my daughter who I voted for. I have always told her. This election was…
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. As Halloween approaches, the movie channels start screening old horror movies and new slasher flicks are in plentiful supply at theaters. Your kid asks to go see a scary movie at the theater with friends, but they're barely out of grade school. Do you let them go? That leads us to this week's question: Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the Comments section. Michele Prestler Gustin: Never! Real life is scary enough! ;) — Batavia Patch …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
New policies are to foster a "distraction-free" environment, owners say.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Classic Cinemas, the parent company of the York Theatre in Elmhurst, announced two new policies to reduce the number of children attending R-rated movies. Starting Friday, March 2: The management, in an email to subscribers, said the new policies are being implemented to “foster a distraction-free environment." “By eliminating the discounted child ticket we hope to further encourage a mature movie-going atmosphere for films that are geared to an older audience,” said Chris Johnson, one of the owners of Classic Cinemas, in the email. “We struggled with this decision as our intent is not to dictate family values or determine what is appropriate for children,” Johnson said in his statement. “However, enough children become bored during R-…
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Rope climber, fence create debate.
Elmhurst Park Board approved the final design for a playground at Wilder Park Monday. The plan was created largely based on public input and includes an expanded toddler play area, racing slides, sand box and a rope climber. The rope climber was one of the few points of contention for the board. "I can easily see a kid getting his neck caught in these ropes," Commissioner Vince Spaeth said. "It could be a lawsuit waiting to happen." Commissioner Patricia Morissette Moll also had concerns. "The height of the climber is what scares me. I'm sure this will be a kid magnet, but as a parent I would be very worried about my children climbing on it." Park District Executive Director Richard Grodsky assured the board that the equipment was …
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Lisa Hoffer
3:05 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
My girls earn an allowance ($3-$5 per week) only if they complete a chore that they select and were NOT asked to do. Cleaning your own bedroom does not count unless you do a major overhaul or some serious purging. They don't have a whole lot of need to purchase things for themselves hence the small payout. It's a lesson on developing initiative and being solely responsible for earning your money. more ›