6 Things Teens Wish Their Parents Knew
Kudos to fellow Mom Blogger Friend Vanessa Van Petten, creator of Radical Parenting, for publishing another masterpiece on the parenting shelf: “Do I Get My Allowance Before or After I’m […]
Overscheduled Kids?
LiveScience reported on “Busy Kids: Overscheduling Worries Overstated” — interesting article talking about the potential downside of overscheduling, but also presenting data that shows it may not be as big […]
Bullying Facts & Tips for Parents
From the sandbox to the boardroom, we never forget being bullied. Whether someone takes your toy or idea, the sting lingers, and many adults can recall with vivid detail the […]
Amy Joins Girl Talk Radio Panel on Bullying
A recent Girl Talk with Marlo Radio show featured several panelists (and me!) in a live chat on bullying. Many types of bullying have found their way to the […]
Managing Kids’ Tempers
This guest post from author and expert Gary Unruh (and a Dad since 1969, DS’69), centers around working with a 3-year-old, but the tips could apply to kids (and adults!) […]
Emotion Coaching Young Children
Just added a great new title to my MomTastic bookshelf: The Go-to Mom’s Parents Guide: Emotion Coaching Your Young Children. The author, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, advocates a “time-out” on time-outs […]
Breaking Bad Homework Habits: Crushing the “Rushing” Through Homework
Love the title and approach – crushing the rushing through homework. Who wouldn’t want to get through homework after 7 hours at a desk, when playtime and sports awaits on […]
Project Grateful Generation: Instill Gratitude
The holidays are a perfect time to say thank you – to family, friends, teachers, the postman…anyone who makes your life easy, interesting, FUN! This news caught my eye as […]
Race to Nowhere – “The Dark Side of Achievement”
Some movies capture your heart; some grab your mind…If you have kids, this one will do both. I recently saw “Race to Nowhere,” a documentary film by Vicki Abeles that […]
Holiday Stress Busters
Every so often, I add a new “fave” to my list of Parenting Sites to follow…Celebrate Calm is a new addition! Does anyone recognize this stressed out mom with rapid […]
National Drug Facts Week Starts Now!
I received some information about an important event starting today to get the word out about kids and drugs. It was particularly timely, because I just saw a piece on […]
Unspoil Your Child
Loved the title of this new book by Richard Bromfield, “How to Unspoil your Child Fast” and its promise: a speedy, complete guide to contented children and happy parents. Teaching […]