My 14-year old wants a smart phone. What have you all found to be an appropriate age?
Year: 2013
Happy New Year!
January is the month of resolutions and new beginnings. Whether you set goals every year or simply listen to the resolutions of others while you celebrate the turn of the year, setting goals can be …
Motivating son to put more effort into school work
My 15 year old son’s grades have steadily been declining throughout his freshman year. His teachers say that he is well behaved and contributes in class, but agree that he is underachieving. How do I …
Better Teacher Parent Communication
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Lazy Kids
Does anyone else have kids who walk in the door, drop everything, and then don’t move it until you nag?
10-year old is getting kind of chubby
My 10-year old daughter is getting kind of chubby. Her doctor says she’ll grow out of it but it’s driving me crazy.
Tattoos
Tattoos? Do your kids want them?
Whole-hearted Parenting
What can parents do to help their children believe they are worthy of love, empathy and connection? Brené Brown studies human connection – our ability to empathize, belong, and love. In the following TED talk …
Should I let my son buy Grand Theft Auto
Should I let my son buy Grand Theft Auto?
What IS going on in that head of his?
One hallmark of being a parent of a teen is the number of times a day you mutter, “What is he thinking?” under your breath. My mother’s mantra used to be, “Sure, she’s weird, but …