Parental Guidance

Mon., Feb. 19, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

PARENTAL GUIDANCE

Posted on the Parents Council blog this week:

The ugly truth: “I am very straightforward with my kids for any questions they ask. We don’t beat around the bush about birds and bees, death and illness, etc. However, my husband is in law enforcement and that has brought many situations that I don’t want my kids to hear about.

“I don’t want them worrying about their daddy when he is at work. Any experiences anyone would like to share?”

– Posted by Debbie G.

Does hiring a maid send the wrong message?

“My personal experience is that you can have a housekeeper and still instill hard-working character into your children. Choose chores for your children to do and choose housework that your housekeeper will do.

“Honestly, working hard and being helpful can be at the center of your home with or without a housekeeper.”

– Posted by Dollie Robin

The Parents Council is a group of readers who get together periodically to discuss issues related to raising families in the Inland Northwest. Join the conversation at spokesmanreview.com/ blogs/parents.

Also, turn to page B3 for this week’s Parents Council column.

THINGS TO DO

The Dr. Wilderness Show

Magic and multimedia show by professional magician Khevin Barnes. Featuring Socrates the Toucan, described as “perhaps the most sophisticated animatronic bird ever created.”

Today, 7 p.m., Beasley Coliseum Theater on the Washington State University campus in Pullman. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for kids 13 and under.

Call (800) 325-SEAT or go to www.beasley.wsu.edu for more information.

“Nitty Gritty Sand Art”

For grades K-5. Story-centered after-school program features picture books, puppets, cookies and crafts.

Wednesday, 4 p.m. at the Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road in Spokane Valley.

Call (509) 926-4334 for more information.

More events

A listing of family-friendly activities is posted daily at spokesmanreview.com/ blogs/parents.

For more things to do, search our events database at spokane7.com/events.

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