…611 mass shootings in the United States, an average of more than one a day, resulting in 513 deaths and 2,543 injuries. Since 2013, there have been at least 1000…
…the need for young teens to fit in and thus refrain from pressuring them to be leaders, our kids will feel considerably more understood. Far too often we hear that…
…you notes, and acknowledging gifts in an age-appropriate way. Not treating your children as if they are the center of the universe; instead, helping them to understand their place in…
In younger kids, crying and temper tantrums are common. In older kids, threats to family or even self-harm may be a part of the picture. One way to know if…
adult kids were out on their own. In either case, parents now need to make a big adjustment. And, so do their kids, who had finally left home and relished…
…with weekend games Saturday and Sunday!” No wonder mom and daughter are exhausted! By teaching teamwork, providing social connections and helping kids find their passions, activities are indeed enriching. However,…
our kids want is a lecture. 2) Be Transparent and Real with Teens. We all make mistakes. In fact, just think about situations in which you’ve learned the most –…
I just. It was that he’s now around 50 years old, and I he was one of the first kids to go through special education in this, in this, the…
…see among the adults in their lives. It’s this latter issue—that adults in positions of power are increasingly rude—that has me genuinely worried. The polarization that is indicative of our…
…gets along, and the new partners in parenting share similar values and approaches to raising kids. Realistically, however, there are almost always challenges facing a blended family, especially given the…
…to a piece in The Wall Street Journal in 2007: All around the U.S., formal dances are fading from existence. No one goes. Kids still go out with each other…
…again, in a nostalgic way. Or think about how you feel when you’re in the ballpark and are singing the national anthem, and tears come to your eyes; or in…
hardly a conversation – more of a harsh proclamation. But instances like this occur far too often. In the last four years, all of us have experienced significant divisions in…
…these when trying to navigate challenging behavior in their kids? These might be great strategies when the root of the problem is a lack of motivation. But in reality, that’s…
and Grief Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, provides a thoughtful guide for parents in helping children feel secure in the face of hurricanes and other storms. We appreciate being able…