It’s generally any parent’s goal to see their kids do well in school. Education is valuable, and while our young children don’t see it now, they will appreciate the good grades and knowledge levels they’ve attained once they start working in the real world, which demands a lot of knowledge, skills, and other important talents. …
Helicopter Parenting: Why You Shouldn’t Be Restricting Your Child Read More »
Let your kid fall off the swing. Let your child ride the roller coaster if they insist they’re old enough, even if you know they’ll cry even before they reach the first loop de loop. Let them scrape their knees in the playground. Warn them about ordering something they didn’t really understand from the restaurant …
Don’t Baby Your Baby: Why It’s Okay for Your Kids to Make Mistakes Read More »
You’ll meet a lot of parents in PTA meetings: helicopter parents, free-range parents, Republican parents who insist on equipping security guards with guns, Liberal parents who want stricter vaccination policies, soccer moms, parents who don’t get this is voluntary but act like they have better places to be, and parents of all races and backgrounds. …
To Lock or to Leave Open: What’s Your Take on Locked-Door Policies? Read More »
When is the right time to get your child a pet? It really depends on how mature your child is. Do you know why there are a lot of animals in pet shelters right now? One of the reasons are strays that keep breeding, yes. But it’s also because some parents choose to buy a …
When Is It the Best Time to Get Your Child a Pet? Read More »
I became a stepparent to my stepdaughters when they were very young. The older one barely had a memory of her mother, who had given my husband full custody in exchange for not having to pay for child support, left her home, and was never heard from them again, while the younger one was less …
You’re Not My Real Mom: The Woes of Being a Stepparent Read More »