It’s Not Your Fault: Navigating Child Behavior
As human beings we often take things personally. The individual who gives us an extra glance or stares a bit longer at the store–we think it must be because of […]
It’s A Grand Life – What’s There to Eat?
My parents had some good friends that I will always remember and think of fondly. One family, in particular, we got together with often and our evening usually centered around […]
The Fear of Having Kids Far Apart
Some of us wait eagerly for those two pink lines, the flashing word “Pregnant” to come across the little stick. I remember finding out that I was pregnant with my […]
Don’t Apologize for Having the Spirted Child
If you go out to the store, you’ve probably encountered the child that doesn’t want to hold their parents’ hand. The one trying so hard to break free so they […]
Always Watching: How Parents Can Better Model Actions and Behaviors for Their Children
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “Actions speak louder than words.” An example of how this phrase impacts our lives is through the influence of an adult’s actions […]
Five Ways to Connect with Your Older Children
One day you may turn around and realize you really haven’t seen your teenager in a few days. Maybe you’ve passed in the hallway a few times, but that guy […]
It’s A Grand Life — Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Wow, where did summer go? I realize it is officially still summer until September 22nd, but for many of us, summer ends when schools open, the pools close, and long […]
September: Baby Safety Month
It seems simple enough: the ability to keep your baby safe. However, specific statistics would beg the contrary. According to the nonprofit organization, Safe Kids Worldwide, “preventable injuries are the […]
My Teenager Doesn’t Do Chores
There are days I sit frantically writing, grading papers or chasing the baby around the house, the dishes piled up and floor desperately needing to be vacuumed. I grab some […]
The Needs of Children
Have the rules of child rearing changed? Well, yes, the standards of social acceptance mold the pliable, ever-changing clay form, extracting this and adding that. We’ve adapted from the 1960s […]