Big passions
One of the things that worries me about many of the teens and young adults I know is a real lack of passion about much of anything
Public Displays of affection
One of the things that I want to provide for my sons is the model of a healthy marriage.
The ABCs and the birds and the bees
If only teaching our kids about their bodies were as simple as helping them learn the alphabet.
Older and wiser
Two of my kids have birthdays in March, which is a reminder that birthdays are another of those things that I find difficult as a parent.
I was happier before
Children take up a tremendous amount of time, energy, money, and just about everything else that we could otherwise spend on things that we enjoy more.
My Dear Random and Impersonal Valentine
Is it really the case that we want our children associating the expression of love with the mere distribution of mass produced tokens of emotions that they don't really feel?
Soft words
Knowing how to respond to children when they have lost control of their emotions is often difficult.
A bundle of joy in Santa’s sack
When you decide that you want to have a baby, there’s nothing more joyous than discovering that you are pregnant.
What to do with all your child’s doodles
Kids love to draw. Here are a few tips to help keep these memorable pieces of art for years to come.
Adjusting Christmas traditions
This holiday season, take some time to think about whether your family traditions are really bringing you closer to one another and adjust as needed.
No Virginia, there is no Santa Claus
I decided to leave the Santa question alone until my son asked me directly, and then I would tell him the truth.
Open home – The welcome mat is always out
An open home, on the other hand, is a place where people can come at any time, even when it's not perfectly tidy (which our place never is), and feel at home.
Take a moment and step into your child
Sometimes we need to enlist the help of a coach or teacher to step in to help encourage our children to try something new.
Practice does not make perfect
As parents, our job is not just to tell our kids glibly that practise will make them perfect.
Knights in plastic armour and the point of pretend play
Dress-up play is a year-round pursuit that stimulates the imagination and stirs the creative juices.