I receive lots of questions from readers about how to split up the holidays, either because of divorce or family obligations. With Easter approaching, here are a few tips and strategies families can try to employ.1. Do it ahead of time. For anyone divorcing, splitting up the holidays for a custody schedule is not […]
Fashion first. Unless, of course, you’re a toddler or a child. Even baby fashionistas have to draw the line somewhere. But where, is really up to the parent.
Crocs can be difficult for kids to wear and walk well in, but they’re less dangerous than other shoes kids wear, including flip flops, which leave toes […]
Habbo Hotel is a great networking site for tweens because it’s safe. There’s no chance of exposing your true self, as a minor, the way kids do on MySpace. The emphasis is much more on playing the way kids play with dolls and dollhouses. The Habbo Hotel is a great way for tweens to play […]
* Line up help. Whether you’re hiring a British-trained nanny, a doula or enlisting the help of mom and sis, make sure you are covered for help. You can always send the help home, but if you have a unexpected C-section and a colicky baby, you’ll be grateful for the extra set of hands to […]
It was bound to happen. Children are being given cell phones at younger and younger ages. Here are the pros and cons of this behavior:
Pro
*Know your child’s whereabouts. The cell phone is a great way to stay in touch with your child or tween.
Con
*Just because your child has a cell phone doesn’t mean he […]
Kids get their sense of right and wrong from the people that they are around most — and that’s usually their mom and dad. So when children have ideas about their grandparents and what to ask for and what not to ask for, they may be channeling their parents.
Some children are very outspoken and […]
If in doubt, throw it out.
That’s the motto for parents today. The bad news is the recent recall of toys. The good news is that information is available more quickly and more efficiently than ever before, thanks to the internet. What this means for parents is that they have an obligation to stay connected […]
1. Be open- minded. Don’t impose your past issues on your teen. If your child is not an A student, consider not pushing him to be one. If your child is not athletic and you were, allow them to be a book –worm or whatever form their non-athleticism takes. On the other hand, if your […]
You’d think with all the technology and miniaturization of phones, computers, stereo systems and everything else, that kids would reap some of the benefits when it comes to carrying around books, but the state of the backpack couldn’t be worse. Schools still have not gone electronic, in spite of computers in pretty much every classroom. […]
One or two?
Adoption is a lot harder than it looks — especially lately when the media has glamorized international adoptions by celebrities and stars who have lots of resources. They make it look fun and easy. The reality is raising any child is hard work. Raising a child who’s medical, social, emotional, and other histories […]