Parenting Wisdom

Yep, that one. The one with the capital T and deserves air quotes. The one you dread as a parent. The one that signifies your child isn’t a baby anymore because, well, they want to know where babies come...

Healthy relationships are important in all stages of life, and talking with your kid(s) about it should start earlier than you think. Knowing when to begin these conversations and what topics are age-appropriate is key. Talking often about appropriate...

Fall is a wonderful time of year to be outdoors. The air is warm, but not too warm; the humidity is low, when it’s not raining; and the kids still want to be outside, or maybe that’s just their...

I have a theory. The way Disney used to create movies portrayed villains in an obvious way. Ominous, dark clothing, creepy voices, and accompanying creepy music. It would be hard for anyone not to discern who the "bad person" was. (To...

There are many ideas about allowance.  Some parents refuse to give kids an allowance because they are supposed to provide for the kids. Other parents just give a weekly amount of money for the kid to spend. Others will...

Hey parents, let’s talk! It’s hard to come by a conversation with your kids that involves dating, sex, and safety when this is a conversation that might not have been brought up frequently when you were younger. Or maybe...

  I saw the flash of fear in his eyes. His breath exited in a forceful whoosh of anxiety. The protest in my son’s voice startled me. And my heart clinched in a way that only a mother experiences....

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” –Aesop When we tell our kids, “Be kind,” what we’re really saying is, “Be helpful. Act with others’ feelings in mind.” This is a hard concept to grasp, even...

As a mom, I want to offer my kids opportunities and experiences I never had. When I was a mother of one, I thought by opening my daughter up to all different types of activities, programs, camps, etc., she...

  It can be quite confusing if your happy-go-lucky child suddenly begins behaving differently in public than at home. He might become withdrawn even when you know he’s had a terrific time at a friend’s house. She is reluctant to...