Letting go of long-forgotten belongings can be tough for kids. Like adults, children form emotional attachments to things, because they connect their stuff with the people and experiences that brought them together. The late Fred Rogers, host of the PBS series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” once said, “The best thing about things is they remind […]
Your daughter tells a classmate she spent spring break in Hawaii when, in actuality, she didn’t travel anywhere. As a parent, you wonder, “What am I doing wrong?” It turns out, probably nothing. Lying is a natural part of child development, says Dr. Michael Lewis, author of “Lying and Deception in Everyday Life.” In […]
A group of female toymakers is on a mission to help develop future women leaders in careers dominated by men. And they’re doing it by promoting toys that require the imagination and critical thinking skills of science, technology, engineering and math, otherwise known as STEM. Play is a child’s work Through creative play, children […]
If getting the kids off to school each day leaves you feeling like you just ran a marathon, chances are your children feel the same way. Unfortunately, a hectic morning sets the tone for the day and interferes with learning. Take advice from the experts and establish a routine that gives your child time to […]
You suffer in silence through another bad haircut. The housekeeper just finished cleaning, and like always, cobwebs dangle from the ceiling. You should have moved on a long time ago, but you didn’t. Why is it sometimes difficult to let go of service providers who let you down? “Most of us become attached,” says Barb […]
Your toddler is wailing and flailing in public, and all you can think about is an exit strategy. Fast-forward to elementary school and the approaching teen years—doors slam, insults hurl and cries hit unnerving decibels. Frustrated, you want to have a tantrum. But, in teaching your child to manage his emotions, you have to […]
Moms who constantly supervise daddy/daughter time and tell their husbands how to do things are just undermining their husband’s confidence as a dad. When that confidence is destroyed, fathers pull away from the relationship, says Dr. Linda Nielsen, author of “Between Fathers and Daughters.” “The father will naturally spend more time with the daughter […]
Traditionally, middle school girls are fickle when it comes to friendship. One day, they are best friends. The next day, they’re enemies. The cycle may end when the girls go their separate ways or continue for a tumultuous time. It’s a roller coaster of emotions and mothers are often dragged along for the ride. It […]
