Thanksgiving Holidays
Home for the Holidays Chances are many of us will be spending Thanksgiving enjoying all our traditional and favorite dishes, watching parades and NFL games on TV, as well as being in the company of family, friends, and/or loved ones. Others may be sharing the holiday with newly acquired friends, school or work [...]
Tweens, Texting, and Parenting – don’t lose your real connection
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 [...]
Using Tiger Woods Apology as a Teaching Moment for your Chiild
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? By that, I mean, have [...]
What Should I Say To My Child About Sports Tragedies?
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 [...]
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