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Paul and Virginia Nurmi

Paul and Virginia Nurmi

Quarreling is a part of life, whether we call it debating, arguing, or a difference of opinion.

Mon, 07/05/2010 - 21:06 — GentleVic

There are certain situations and circumstances that naturally promote more quarrels than others. In our house we know that suppertime is the most quarrel-prone time of our day. Also, any time the daily family routine is upset creates an environment that is quarrel-prone, even if this change in routine is positive (e.g., a vacation or holiday). A wise parent is aware of the pattern, can calm the tensions that inevitably arise, and make quarreling as tolerable and constructive as possible

Teaching Table Manners

Mon, 05/31/2010 - 18:01 — GentleVic

Most parents think about teaching their children manners after they have been thoroughly embarrassed by their kids in public. Manners certainly are not learned overnight. We need to teach our children how to behave mannerly so that it is a way of life, and good manners come naturally. When we get down to basics, manners are learning how to show respect and consideration for others.


People feel much more comfortable if they know how they are supposed to act. It is much better to begin with a child at age three than to

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