I have always been of the opinion that all parents aim to do the very best they are able; however, when a child is begging for help by acting out, it is vital for the development of the child that parents evaluate what needs exist at different times in that child’s life. I was sitting [...]
How Not to be a Pushover Parent
March 6, 2013 | Posted by
You might think that parents who are too permissive are the ones whose kids have no rules, no curfews, no dress code, and no manners. True, but they’re not the only ones. You may be surprised that some of your habits could put you into the “pushover” or permissive parent category, according to experts, even [...]
What Facebook’s New Privacy Settings Mean to Parents of Digitally-Connected Kids
December 14, 2012 | Posted by
Facebook changed its privacy settings on Wednesday and it’s important to know what the new changes mean for users, especially your digitally-connected children. You might notice that now all your privacy settings are housed under one area called Privacy Shortcuts. But you may not see the changes on your profile yet — Facebook said it [...]
What Teachers Want Parents to Know
October 10, 2012 | Posted by
During the average school day, teachers are with children as many waking hours as parents are. But many educators believe there’s a short in the communication lines between themselves and parents. When asked what they’d want parents to know about education, not all of the teachers we spoke to wished to be named – but [...]
Do We Push Our Kids More Than We Push Ourselves
July 12, 2012 | Posted by
As parents, we want our children to have the best of everything. The best education, the best friends and grow up with the best values. Along with having those desires for them comes our urgent need to push them in certain areas. I find myself really challenging my children to step outside of their comfort zones. [...]
Flying With Kids: Parents Have Rights
June 2, 2012 | Posted by
With the summer travel season in full swing, parents are preparing to journey the skies with little ones. But as the headlines have reported in recent months, the skies are hardly friendly, especially if you’ve got a fussy toddler who refuses to buckle up on the runway. More airlines are taking harsh measures and kicking [...]
