Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills Summer and the Living Is Easy? Part II: Planning for Successful Summer Transitions Summer is approaching, and that means plenty of transitions, including summer camps,... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills Summertime and the Living is Easy? It is almost here, the most eagerly anticipated and perhaps the most dreaded time of year for families. George Gershwin clearly did not... Continue Reading
Birth - First Year, Parenting Skills Staying Connected with Your Partner After Having a Baby For those of you with young babies, the idea of a romantic evening with your partner may seem a far distant fantasy. You may have only a... Continue Reading
Bullying Prevention, Media Safety, Parenting Skills How Do You Quiet the Buzz of Cyberbullying? “He is such a faxxx like i can’t belief his dum stupid shirt. what a xxxx fairy.” Has your child ever received a text like this?... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills Why Does My Child Want to Control Everything? Bossy behaviors appear as children begin to explore power in a social context with peers and within the parent-child relationship. The... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Raising Girls Family Meetings In my work as a parent educator, I often hear parents’ frustration over getting their children’s cooperation in negotiating... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills The Power of Positive Parenting: Part I All of us went in to being a parent with the best intentions. We fantasized about bedtime stories and snuggles, family meals, engaging... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills Scaffolding Your Child’s Whole Development If you ever wake up and think, “Gosh, I just love how as a parent, society gives me no respect, gratitude, or support.” And you wonder,... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Special Challenges Rethinking Life’s Curveballs Spring is here. With it come blooming flowers, outdoor activities, and the anticipation of summer. As I looked at my neighbor’s... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills Raising an Only Child “When are you having your next?” “Just one? Aren’t your worried about her being spoiled?” “An only child is a lonely child.”... Continue Reading
