so many obligations to our families and homes, in addition to juggling work, friendships, involvement in religious communities, community service, and nurturing hobbies. When do we fit in self-care for…
…“Losing it” is, in fact, a kind of normal regression—a backwards developmental movement. When adults have tantrums, they remind us of little kids. When little kids yell and scream, they…
parents argue. They might not argue in front of their kids, but it’s no great crime to have a disagreement. It isn’t even a crime to argue in front of…
One morning in your daily rush to get them to the bus, you find your purse, left in its typical place on the kitchen table, wide open. The wallet is…
When parents of school-aged kids think about summer vacations, what would you expect their favorite part to be? Taking the kids to the beach? Sleeping in late? Foregoing the school…
other way. That lesson appears to result in higher rates of recidivist violent crime. I was a good kid, my kids are good kids, and these kids chose to be…
this key fact: If your kids are school-aged (and not home-schooled), then they’ve been AT school for the last nine months—and kids grow a ton during that time. What looked…
would not have been possible in the age of X-rated cyberspace. In one episode, the boys sneak into a coveted nudist colony because they lack the $4,000 entrance fee. They…
…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 –…