In describing the many fronts in the “war” against obesity, Jane E. Brody, personal health columnist, is drawn inexorably to one conclusion: the road to a slimmer waistline starts in the home kitchen. “The increase in obesity began nearly half a century ago with a rise in calories consumed daily and a decline in meals [...]
Iyanla Vanzant’s Advice For Single Mothers Raising Sons
May 16, 2013 | Posted by
Single mothers raising sons are in the unique position of trying to be both mother and father to their boys. This is certainly the case for Tara, a single mom raising sons. In her efforts to fill the roles of both parents, she has tried to teach her 21-year-old son how to be a man — [...]
Helping Your Child Move From Crib to Bed
May 14, 2013 | Posted by
Leaving the security and familiarity of a well-loved crib for the new experience of a “big kid” bed can be exciting for your toddler, but it can also be a bit scary. Because kids thrive under a routine and become reliant upon the ones that have been established, helping your child to acclimate himself to [...]
10 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Writing Skills
May 11, 2013 | Posted by
If your kids are like mine, they don’t take well to their parents giving them advice on much of anything — academics, athletics, you name it. In many ways, I am thankful for this. My kids are independent and have learned to do their homework on their own. But I had to step in recently [...]
Financial Pros Got Best Money Tips From Mom
May 9, 2013 | Posted by
When we go to professionals like a financial adviser or accountant for advice, we aren’t only consulting that person, if you think about it. We’re all vessels of what we’ve learned throughout our lives. So when we consult with a financial planner or a stockbroker, we’re also getting advice they’ve filtered through a magazine article [...]
Denene Millner Responds to Eve’s Pledge to Raise ‘Colorblind’ Kids
May 7, 2013 | Posted by
Now I love Eve, the pitbull in a skirt-turned-“it” girl on the Hollywood scene, and her relationship with British entrepreneur and race car driver Maximillion Cooper is beautiful. But her thoughts about biracial babies and especially her childrearing philosophy has me cocking an eyebrow: Eve says she plans to raise her kids to be “colorblind.” [...]
10 Tips to Get Through 1st Stages of Single Parenthood
May 7, 2013 | Posted by
Whatever your circumstances, being a single parent is a challenge. There are many theories about how to raise your child “properly,” but every family situation is unique. It’s important to focus on your own needs. As a single parent, what needs do you have? And what are your concerns? Here are 10 top tips to [...]
Your Childhood May Affect Your Parenting Skills
May 4, 2013 | Posted by
There’s a lot at stake with how we raise our children, with how our communities view and treat children. We, as a society, are slow to put into practice what research solidly shows as the most effective, and healthiest, way to parent. We, as a society, still struggle to see how the parent-child relationship and the home [...]
Politics Over Morning-After Pill Misses the Impact on Families
May 3, 2013 | Posted by
The Justice Department has filed a notice that it intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that would allow girls and women of all ages over-the-counter access to the so-called “morning after” contraceptive pill. It is difficult enough for parents to acknowledge that their teenagers – and sometimes preteens – may be having sex. Adults [...]
Raising Self-Reliant Kids, Part 2
May 2, 2013 | Posted by
Three more essential and teachable skills in a two-part series aimed at helping our kids become independent, self-reliant, resourceful and resilient. Skill #4. Show how to negotiate It’s a typical Saturday morning with another sibling battle. Today’s war: which of your two kids, ages 4 and 6, gets to choose the TV show. As usual, your kids [...]
