3 Smart Alternatives to “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Posted in Parenting on September 13, 2017
This question is one of the trademarks of our culture. Most of us are asked this nearly as soon as we’re old enough to string together the simple sentence required to answer it. And then we pass it along — it’s a go-to conversation starter when we meet kids. And even when kids outgrow that Read More »
Transgender: How Will We Teach our Children?
Posted in Parenting on August 30, 2017
When I was in kindergarten, I came home with armfuls of artwork, skinned knees with band-aids, and tales of Dick and Jane. There was also Old Macdonald and The Lucky Puppy, Peter Rabbit and Jeremy Fisher, Mother Goose, and Sleeping Beauty. Listening to these provided pure entertainment value, with the added bonus of encouraging me Read More »
How Positive Reinforcement Can Radically Improve Your Child's Behavior
Posted in Parenting on August 30, 2017
As parents, there are times when it can feel like all we do is discipline our offspring, but do we ever stop to think about why we are really doing it and what discipline is? The purpose of disciplining a child isn’t punishing them for misbehavior; rather, we use discipline as a tool to get Read More »
Connecting with Your Little One BEFORE They Arrive
Posted in Parenting on August 8, 2017
Every mom-to-be is curious about what her little one will look, what he or she will sound like and how they will act. Will they have their dad's dimples or their mom's excitable energy? What are they going through right now? Can they hear and feel you? While you can't exactly call your baby up Read More »
How to Spoil Your Children in 10 Easy Steps
Posted in Parenting on July 30, 2017
Every perfect parent wants a spoiled child. Here are some tried-and-true methods for raising a brat. 🙂 What Will Spoil a Kid 1. Don't Discipline at All The easiest way to spoil your kids is to steer clear of all discipline. That's right: No consequences, no expectations, no saying “no.” If you must use discipline, remember: Read More »
