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Month: February 2014

Wearing Head Phones While Doing Homework

Posted on February 24, 2014

My son likes to wear head phones and listens to music while he is doing his homework. Though I know this is very common, I’m worried that it is distracting. Should I allow him to …

Posted in Parenthetical, Wise Talk, Wise Talk of the Week

Can’t Get Middle Schooler to Eat Breakfast

Posted on February 17, 2014

I can’t get my middle schooler’s to eat breakfast. Both my son and daughter claim they are not hungry in the morning. They used to be breakfast eaters and I know it is important for …

Posted in Parenthetical, Wise Talk, Wise Talk of the Week

13 Year Old’s Feet Smell Just Terrible

Posted on February 10, 2014

This is embarrassing, but my 13 year old son’s feet smell just terrible. He bathes regularly and we seem to be buying him new shoes all the time since he is growing so quickly, but, …

Posted in Parenthetical, Wise Talk, Wise Talk of the Week

How to Stay Close to Your Distant Teen

Posted on February 10, 2014

Remember your child’s baby and childhood days with all those kisses and hugs, declarations of love and devotion, and opportunities to hold them close? When you have a teenager, those times can seem so very …

Posted in Emotional Changes, Parents, preteen, Teens, Topic of the WeekTagged affection, hugs, teens

Kids Making Snide Comments

Posted on February 3, 2014

Recently, I have heard my 11 year old daughter make some snide comments to her friends? How should I handle it? I’m worried that she is turning into a bully.

Posted in Parenthetical, Wise Talk, Wise Talk of the Week

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