Dr. Dan Kindlon, child psychologist and author observes, “Many parents today identify with being young and have trouble assuming the mantle of authority.” Dr. Kindlon is referring to parents who have abdicated the throne. More accurately stated, these parents have given authority to their children. Kids are consulted about…
If you have made it a rule in your vehicle that no one goes anywhere until seat belts are buckled, you may have noticed that your kids actually feel uncomfortable if they’re unbuckled. But while parents have been increasingly diligent about securing their children in car seats, a new report referenced in an online story at today.com…
You probably know what it’s like. Your child comes home from school, tosses their backpack in the hall and mumbles a “Hi”. You ask how their day was and they say “fine” and that’s pretty much your conversation. It doesn’t have to be like that. iMom.com has 18 after school conversation…
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The question, “What’s your goal?” was repeated many times in our household. We asked our kids that question and we also asked each other. “My math teacher is a perfectionist and she makes me crazy. Why do I have to put the decimal point right on the line?” “What’s your goal?” “To learn this math stuff and to get a good grade.” “So?…
Are your kiddos complaining already about the boring, cold lunches that they have to take to school? Do you take your kids shopping to get them pumped up and let them choose items to put into their lunch only to grab the same ol’ things? Me too! It’s so much easier to throw a PB&J sandwich in with an apple and chips…
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One evening last week, just before bedtime these three words came from my oldest son, “I hate school.” He’s almost finished with 2nd grade. Part of me had known it was only a matter of time until my kids started to feel this way, but the words hadn’t been said until that night. My two sons really are excelling…
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Periodically I get asked questions about how my children became lovers of books. Look for several posts that address what I did, starting with tiny kids otherwise known as infants and toddlers. 1) When my kiddos are infants I started by reading to them any moment we were sitting down. Before they could sit up or hold the book, we’d…
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As parents, we want our kids to make good choices. When they are very young, we make the majority of the decisions for them. As they grow up, Mom and Dad relinquish more and more of that responsibility. Whether it is dealing with peers, teachers, or life decisions, we have a suggestion for you. Teach your kids to ask (and answer) the…
