As a stepmom to four daughters and a biological mom to one, I understand first-hand how challenging it can be to blend into an established family. If done with a…
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Many of us remember where we were when the World Trade Center buildings were attacked in 2001. How can we share that sense of tragedy and loss with our kids?
Q. We’re getting ready to have a baby and our 5-year-old is not very happy about this new family addition. Did we wait too long? Do you have any ideas…
Author and internationally-recognized etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore shares her top 7 ways to ensure children learn the importance of good manners. 1. Lead by example. Before they’re taught proper manners,…
by Phoebe Hall. Esq., and Julie Cillo. Esq. © When faced with separation or divorce, can you: Be realistic about what is best for your children Make it your divorce…
Five-year-old Jerhmontey struggled with anger management and had difficulty with authority figures. In kindergarten, he was suspended for his behavior. After spending time at an afterschool and summer program for…
It was my 6-year-old who set me straight on twenty-first century bullying. “Mommy, please don’t pack raisins in my lunch anymore,” she said flatly. “Nobody likes raisins and I shouldn’t…
A math teacher explains why it’s important help your kid get – really get! –math concepts now.
Teaching tolerance, inclusion, and anti-racism with your kids from a young age.
Sam, our younger son, recently injured his hip. Nothing terrible, but enough to land him on crutches for ten days. As parents, Dena and I have had to manage the…
This month, Susan Brown tackles two questions on the same topic. As the mother of an only child, she knows the territory well. Q: My husband and I made a…
When baby number one was still an infant, breastfeeding and naptime were spent soaking up parenting books. Many of my friends were in a similar stage in life and were…