Alternate Discipline

Don’t underestimate video games! Want an easy fix to any discipline issue??? Need a few minutes of peace??? Or the bickering to stop??? Just turn them on (or even better, threaten with them) either way, it’s discipline all parents should try! My kids think video games are the "end all"... cooler than anything else on this earth. Even our four year old, Ryan, can play them... quite well actually. I'm not bragging by any means, I probably shouldn't even admit it but hey, surveys say that they are good for their brain development, eye-hand coordination and "sitting still" skills! Yes, I know, surveys say anything we want them to say... so I'm going with that one. Actually, we are having a ton of fun and family time with our Wii. And, 5 year old Emma can kick all of our booties on bowling. She has this special move, where she kicks her leg up as she throws the ball and then spins around, somehow getting spares on almost every turn! It really is a sight! If you haven't played, I highly recommend it. And as I mentioned earlier, not only is it good entertainment... it keeps the kids in line when it comes to behaving. The Hickford motto... don't obey, don't play! Maybe that should be tacked onto the 5th commandment!