Anxiety, My Reluctant Teen Driver, and Me
I spent the better part of two years trying to get my son comfortable behind the steering wheel, but I never could’ve predicted how he finally worked it out.
I spent the better part of two years trying to get my son comfortable behind the steering wheel, but I never could’ve predicted how he finally worked it out.
A reader wants to know how much is too much when it comes to managing new friendships for her tween after switching to a new school.
For those children that struggle to enjoy reading, comics, and especially graphic novels, are a great solution. They tell a complete story, have developed characters, and combine visual cues with written words to add more emotional depth. Here are six great new choices out recently.
Once your kid hits the teenage years every day brings a new development that you were definitely not expecting. Here are just a few.
Our children have “lizard brains”? Actually we all do. Learn what that means and how to try to handle some common disruptive behaviors in children.
Do you have a high school senior in the house? You’re likely right in the thick of college applications, so here are some questions to think about.
There was an unexpectedly large snowstorm that paralyzed parts of the NY tristate area. This is one of the many stories of bravery by young people that night.
A parent has a question about raising kids to be kind and thoughtful people because she is fearful that despite best efforts, they are raising jerks. It’s a common fear.
A mom is looking for advice now that her 10-year-old daughter’s friends have started texting but she doesn’t think that she is yet ready. What should mom do?
First Lady Michelle Obama is guest starring on iCarly tonight. My son and I were able to see a special screening online and like all iCarly episodes, it’s great. This one, though, is especially thoughtful with a nod to military families.
I never felt like the years were flying by until now, and with my kids finishing up high school, we’re thinking about what comes next after they go.
It’s graduation season which means the commencement speeches are starting to roll in on YouTube. Which means we all get to hear them now. Here are two recent ones that blew me away.
Girls and their makeup and their mothers. The best thing for you to remember, despite your life experience, you know NOTHING so get others involved to help.
How do I teach my son to manage his long, curly, and thick head of hair? He’s very sporty and needs a good hair washing regiment.
Help! My autistic young teen loves these stay-at-home orders for COVID and just wants to play video games. How do I keep him interested in learning?
What to do when you suspect that your child has ADHD. We share our favorite resources and BTDT techniques that have worked with our families.
A mom is looking for help for her child to fall asleep on her own at night. We have some advice for this once great sleeper.
Who says haunted houses aren’t for little kids? Let them create their own and they’ll be screaming for more!
Most parents are unaware or confused about the vaccines available for meningitis. Here is more information about the important and potentially life-saving Meningitis B vaccination.