There has been quite a buzz in the world of social media and parenting lately as the news has come out that Facebook is looking for ways to open up Facebook to kids under the age of 13. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Mechanisms being tested include connecting children’s accounts to their parents’ and… Read more »
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No-Zero Policies
Each teacher is different. The teaching style of every teacher varies greatly depending on age, the grade they teach, their personality and a number of other factors. So each year when our child begins a new grade with a new teacher we rearrange our standards and expectations to mesh with a new teacher and his… Read more »
How Becoming a Parent Changes You
When we become parents (especially moms) we give up a lot of ourselves. No, I shouldn’t say we “give up” but we put aside the girl and the young woman we once were and change into to a new person. This person called, “mom.” Responsible, selfless, diligent, always thinking, always moving, and tired a lot…. Read more »
Why Punishing Your Kids Can Backfire
How a parent corrects a child’s behavior is always a hotly contested topic. From punishment to timeout, to taking privileges and things away, to using timeout as a calming place, every family does it differently. There is no “one way” to correct behavior. Parents need the freedom to learn about themselves and their children through… Read more »
Summer Safety Tips
The kids are out of school, the summer sun is beating down and the pool is open! That’s right, it’s summer vacation! But with all the wonderful memory making moments that come with those magical three months also come many dangers. As much as we like to pretend we remember all those very important summer… Read more »
Banning Leggings? Really, we’re doing this now?
As a kid the phrase “dress code” was synonymous with punishment. But as an adult and a parent I’ve come to look at dress codes a little more objectively. I firmly support dress codes that restrict short shorts and half tops and some shoes even. Girls can’t function and play, as they should while scraping… Read more »
When School’s and Facebook Privacy Collide
It’s not exactly breaking news that Facebook, twitter and social media in general have made a permanent place in our culture. Which is great. But, with all the exciting benefits of social media also comes a whole new crop of challenges. Especially when it comes to things like parenting, integrating social media in the workplace… Read more »
6 Ideas for End of the Year Teacher Gifts
As the school year draws to a close we, as parents, are swamped with a million things to do and remember. Registration for the next year, end of the year parties, summer plans, end of spring sports activities, and beginning of summer sports activities. Oh and of course, purchasing a gift for your child’s teacher…. Read more »
Lessons From A Stage Mom
What do you think of when you hear: “Stage” or “Theater” moms. I think they suffer from bad publicity. We watch reality TV moms who put make-up on their babies and strap tutus to their diapers and we think we know what a stage mom is. But if we were to peek inside the home… Read more »
8 Things I Want to do This Summer
May is officially over which means one of the most important and significant times of the year for both parents and children, SUMMER VACATION! That’s right, it’s time to blast the Beach Boys, relax and spend some quality time with the kids. Which takes care of the first week. Than what? After all, not all… Read more »