Parenting
The Results Are in: Less Structure and More Free Play for Our Kids
Parents are more worried than ever about their children’s schedules. An early childhood development expert explains the necessity of free play and how much scheduling is too much.
How to Teach Your Kids to Dial ‘911’ in the Age of Smart Phones
Do you know how difficult it is these days to teach young children about 911 and when to make that emergency phone call? I do.
My Kids See Me Naked…Got a Problem with That?
Is there a certain age you should refrain from being naked in front of your children? I’m not convinced there’s a limit.
How (and Why!) I Turned Myself into a Morning Person
I set my alarm for 5:15 am. It buys me almost two peaceful hours before the morning mayhem of breakfast and getting my kids out the door to school begins. Why? I need the peace!
I Share a Number of Secret Code Words with My Daughter: Why?
I’ve never been told, ‘I hate you,’ and I’ve never heard my tween slam a door. Why? Because the code words we say to each other prevent it. They also keep her safe.
Last Night’s Oscar Screw up Is an Important Lesson on Being a Good Loser
The worst screw up in Academy history presents an excellent teaching moment for parents.
Are Mid-Life Crisis Babies the Next Big Thing?
The latest trend, when it comes to pregnancy, seems to be women in or near their forties asking their spouses to get a reverse vasectomy. I call this the ‘mid-life crisis baby craving’.
12 Incredibly Easy Ways to Involve Your Toddler in the Kitchen
‘Me do!’ ‘Me do!’ When toddlers just want to ‘help’, here are 12 jobs to give them in the kitchen.
I’m a Carpool Convert and It Made Me a Better Parent
Want to really know what’s going on in your child’s life? Carpool!