Summer Media Allowance Update – A few weeks ago I dropped the parenting hammer on my 2 kids and instituted a rigid media “allowance” for the summer
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Standing Up to Bullies
Standing Up to Bullies – As kids interact, we teach them to use their words. When toddlers play and they get frustrated, we explain to them they need to
Youth Sports Aren’t as Much Fun as They Used to Be
It seems like only yesterday I was looking forward to going to son’s youth baseball games and my daughter’s youth soccer games. The days of watching
Helicopter Moms Get A Bad Rap
What Does the Term Helicopter Moms Mean to You? The term “helicopter moms” or “helicopter parent” is strange to me. I’ve never been called one (at least
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids?
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids? I’m sure you’ve heard the psychological advice from today’s specialists that states we should “validate
Bad Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
A tale of bad sportsmanship in youth sports. Can there be a “win at all cost” mentality, even in a basketball league for kids that are barely 5 years old?
Coping With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Coping With Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Advice for parents of children suffering from Eosinophilic Esophagitis. My daughter has had Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Family Traditions – The Ties That Bind
Family traditions are the ties that bind my family together and make us the tight-knit family that we are. Every once in a while, usually when life is
Pay it Backward
Selfishness can cause those who pay it forward to pay it backward. We’re all too familiar with the phrase “Pay It Forward.” Wikipedia defines it as
Parenting – The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love
So, we’ve all heard the old cliche – “Parenting is the most difficult job you’ll ever have.” But if you had to break it down, what would you say makes this
