There’s a growing suspicion that diet plays a key role in magnifying kids’ ADHD symptoms. But is the link for real? Recent news suggests yes—and no. Earlier this year, The Lancet published findings from a Netherlands study showing that a controlled diet can improve behavior. According to the study, 64% of kids with ADHD are […]
It was hot and humid in the van careening through the mass of motor scooters, which make up the bulk of Saigon’s traffic. We were headed for the orphanage where we would be meeting our son for the first time. A variety of feelings competed for space in my mind. Excitement—we had waited 18 […]
If you’re asking yourself whether your enthusiasm for your children’s sports activities is motivating or monster-making, here’s a checklist for you. You may be an overzealous sports parent if: 1. You can’t always instantly recall your child’s birthday, but you know her batting average. 2. The mere offer of ice cream can cheer your son […]
Divorce is never easy, but you can help minimize the negative impact it has on your children by following these tips. Help kids visualize their “new” life When you’re ready to tell your children about your impending divorce or separation, help them visualize what their life will be like with parents living in two separate […]
After helping your kids get through high school and college (and paying for it), you’re probably anxious for your 20-something to start supporting themselves in a full-time job. But breaking out into the real world isn’t always easy. Here are 7 tips to help your 20-something get a job. Tell them to start early […]
We all want our daughters to feel like princesses, but do we really want them constantly asking themselves, “Who is the fairest of them all?” From a very young age, girls learn to define themselves from the outside in, and a large body of research suggests that our culture’s emphasis on physical beauty is […]
Are you a Tiger Mother, like Amy Chua, or do you let your child make his or her own decisions about extracurricular activities? Should you snoop on your teen’s open Facebook page or would you consider that a violation of your child’s privacy? If you’ve got teens, you’ve got questions. Amy Dickinson, a.k.a. “Ask […]
Sam Sr. is running about forty minutes behind. He has a meeting at nine, but he’s half dressed and has gotten interested in fixing the fax machine. Sam Jr. is hopping around in his pajamas and one sock. The water is running in his bathroom because he was going to brush his teeth, but […]
Artichokes and sushi and turnips, oh my! You’re at the country club with the grandparents—in the dining room that’s way too fancy for your kids—but without any theatrics, your child looks at the menu and says, “I’ll try the duck, please.” Or the broccoli sautéed in garlic. Or the bibimbap (that’s when you’re at […]
