I committed the Cardinal sin of Raising Resilient Children, chipping away at instead of building up my child. I’d looked forward to playing with my daughter all week, as there’d…
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Bad dad days. We all have them. Sometimes it’s just a nagging feeling: I’m not doing as good a parenting job as I could. Sometimes it’s more specific: I feel guilty…
Q: Our 16-year-old daughter has a very large chest. It’s getting in the way of her quality of life when it comes to feeling comfortable in clothes and fitting in…
When Aimee Boiset’s son, Spencer, came home and told her he was learning how to ride a bike at school, she was floored. Most kids learn before second grade, but…
As the mother of two adorable boys, I have had the pleasure of planning, putting on, and attending a number of birthday parties. Many of my friends cringe when faced…
Late to the cell phone game, we were able to wait until eighth grade before each of our kids became cell phone users. Times, they are a changing.
So go ahead. Hang a wreath on every door. Fill the mantel with all the fresh holly and pinecones you like. Line the bookcases with as many porcelain Santas as…
Q: I just got home from my friend’s house and was amazed to see her nine-month-old almost walking. My little guy is finally sitting up by himself – but only…
Like every mother, Kyra Oliver of Richmond loves to recall the early days of parenthood. She vividly remembers the days spent bonding with her infant son.“Hayes was a very contented…
When it comes to communicating with your teen, there are ways to make him or her talk. While I do not profess to being an expert, I have parented four…
As a girl, my introduction to sex came from Judy Blume’s books. A friend of mine says she remembers sharing an old tattered copy of Forever with all the steamy…
One of the best Christmas presents ever – and why the baby doll bucket was a thing!
