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Summer Temperatures Heat up; We all look forward to the carefree days of summer. Children and parents alike welcome the break from the weekly routine of school, extracurricular and other important activities. And, yet, for some the lack of a definite schedule is unsettling. Understandably, a change in one’s routine can . . . → Read More: Summer Heat, Cool Tempers While there is a comfort factor in knowing you can be key strokes away from being in touch with your tween or teen whenever needed; yet the concern I wish to express to parents is to be aware that allowing your youngsters greater and greater reliance on texting and less on the art of actual conversation, . . . → Read More: Tweens, Texting, and Parenting – don’t lose your real connection Chances are, your son or daughter has already heard Tiger’s remarks, or heard their parent or another person (spouse, significant other, teacher, friend, neighbor, etc.,) discuss his Friday TV and radio interview. After making his 13 1/2 minute apology, have you taken time to use this as a teaching opportunity? Parents may wonder what to say to their youngsters, if asked, about the tragic death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumariktashuili. As families from around the US and possibly other countries watched the opening ceremonies, they were presented with this terribly stunning and heart breaking news. Such an incident seemed unimaginable, knowing these talented athletes had prepared . . . → Read More: What Should I Say To My Child About Sports Tragedies? |
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