The evolution of watching TV as a kid
Kids today watch television entirely different than how their parents use to watch Saturday morning cartoons. Here's a look at how TV watching has changed.
Following their dreams
I've written about this before, so forgive the repetition, but we need to stop telling children that they can be anything they want to be.
The dreaded “I hate you”
I didn’t expect was to hear the dreaded phase “I hate you” coming from my five-year olds’ month.
I love you and…
We often take it for granted as parents that our kids know why we correct and discipline them.
Moms’ group outreach
Here are five suggestions for staying connected with your community and the world through a mothers' group:
A long talk
As parents, we need to be gently insistent about having those difficult conversations.
Freedom and responsibility
Our job as parents is to prepare kids for the freedoms of adulthood, and sometimes that means limiting their freedom until they are ready to take responsibility for it.
Heading them off at the pass
They weren't doing anything particularly disruptive so far, but I know them well enough to stop things before they get to that point.
Doing it themselves
By doing it all ourselves, we train our kids not to take responsibility, and we prevent them from learning how to do things on their own.
Music research study needs little participants
The RCM is recruiting participants ages 0 to 5 for a research study investigating the cognitive benefits of music education.
Is your child ready for JK
It's okay to say "no" to starting JK at age three. Parents know their child best when it comes to holding back the first day of school.
Sprinkling math learning onto everyday life
Expert tips on how to integrate mathematics learning moments into your child's everyday activities.
Talking one-on-one
One-on-one time with kids sets the stage for when they have something important that needs to be said, because they'll already know that it's safe to talk with you.