Stop Teaching Kids to Say “sir” and “ma’am”
“Sir” has traditionally been considered an expression of respect for a man, especially a person of higher rank or authority. “Ma’am” has been in use […]
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“Sir” has traditionally been considered an expression of respect for a man, especially a person of higher rank or authority. “Ma’am” has been in use […]
Continue reading »There’s a million things they don’t tell you about having a baby – how heartbreaking it is when you realize they’ll never be babies again, […]
Continue reading »You hear your child coughing as you walk downstairs to breakfast, and mental calculations begin: was it a one-time cough or a legitimate symptom? Should […]
Continue reading »Do you know what your teen thinks, feels or does most of the time? Maybe one day you will feel a surly attitude, but you […]
Continue reading »Working on a DIY project with kids usually goes one of two ways: either everyone has fun and learns something new, or someone loses interest […]
Continue reading »All children need to be coaxed from time to time (or constantly) to do the hundreds of tasks we expect from them throughout the day. […]
Continue reading »If you’re like many parents, your summer childcare solution is Tetris, bringing together a patchwork of day camps to keep the kids entertained and you […]
Continue reading »We all have a reminder that “we need a village.” It’s easy to imagine raising your children in an idealized community full of elderly villagers […]
Continue reading »Maybe you already understand this, but puberty is wild . Between the ages of about 9 and 12, teenagers are trying to figure out how […]
Continue reading »My daughter was thrilled with the new girl in the main men’s taekwondo class. After class, I whispered, “Do you want to talk to her?” […]
Continue reading »As parents, we are all under development. It’s not that we don’t learn and adapt at breakneck speed; it’s just that these kids keep changing […]
Continue reading »This is the season of seasonal depression. Children can also have seasonal affective disorder , but they can also suffer from depression. While many children […]
Continue reading »Just kidding, I have a pandemic puppy to complete my pandemic bingo after the pandemic divorce and making this whipped coffee . I’ve never had […]
Continue reading »It’s no surprise that “gaslighting” was Merriam-Webster’s 2022 word of the year. In everything from politics to toxic celebrity news to our own relationships, the […]
Continue reading »The days are getting shorter and with darker days, some people feel like their mood is getting darker. While some people thrive in the spirit […]
Continue reading »It wasn’t even Thanksgiving last year, and my 7 year old was already talking. We were driving home from school with her 5-year-old brother, our […]
Continue reading »Part of a child’s early language development involves repeating the words you say, so generations of young parents have stood in front of their child […]
Continue reading »As parents, we see our children struggle to cope with new challenges at all ages and stages. Whether it’s buttoning up their coats, tying their […]
Continue reading »Even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, between the pandemic and having pretty young kids, we haven’t had a super -wet night with treats […]
Continue reading »As every parent knows, no two children are alike, and no discipline strategy is guaranteed to work for every child. Given the diversity of personalities […]
Continue reading »For previous generations, Halloween tended to be a fairly low-stakes holiday. Parents simply covered their children’s heads with sheets and pushed them out the door, […]
Continue reading »Especially after the last few years, kids’ academic skill levels are all over the place. Depending on how well your child has done with online […]
Continue reading »Maybe your child hates math. Maybe you did it too when you were a kid, or you were so worried about math tests that you […]
Continue reading »Are you thinking about a child? Perhaps the weakening of the pandemic and the current low unemployment rate has made you feel like you’re ready […]
Continue reading »A child’s short attention span can be something special. One moment they’re playing with their train, the next moment they’re spinning in circles, and now […]
Continue reading »If you’re a parent whose kids play sports, you’ve probably noticed that it costs a lot of money. While in kids football you can get […]
Continue reading »By enrolling your child in sports, you will help him stay active, teach him how to work in a team and build his self-confidence. But […]
Continue reading »Sensory Processing Disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which a person is unable to interpret external or internal stimuli in the way a […]
Continue reading »There are many things I wish I knew before becoming a parent. An incredible amount of Band-Aids to be wasted. How many photos in my […]
Continue reading »My daughter discovered her love for drawing on her first day of kindergarten. She returned home with several large masterpieces. She attached them to her […]
Continue reading »Sensory activity is a very important aspect of a child’s development. In particular, activities that include “dirty play” help children integrate different experiences into their […]
Continue reading »As parenting trends move further away from punishment and harsh discipline, there is still conflict between parenting communities and perhaps even within your own family […]
Continue reading »Most parents of children who play sports are familiar with the situation: 60 children signed up for football, but only two coaches volunteered. If someone […]
Continue reading »It pains me to write an article about going back to school – has summer just begun? — but here we are again at this […]
Continue reading »In the neurodivergent community, the term “rejection-sensitive dysphoria” (RSD) is gaining traction, which means that someone feels pain when they are criticized, or feels that […]
Continue reading »Young children are picky eaters – this is a common and normal phenomenon. However, there are a few signs that your young child may be […]
Continue reading »As parents, we all want our kids to be happy – we want them to have that coveted toy or the next fun adventure. But […]
Continue reading »I’m not one of those bleak people who think there’s something wrong with giving kids creative and unusual names – I’d rather date a little […]
Continue reading »While flying with young children is no walk in the park, especially if you’re afraid of flying yourself, you can at least keep your little […]
Continue reading »A week ago, I felt a little smug, snuggle up in my corner of the Pacific Northwest while the rest of you hissed. But now […]
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