A Parents Anonymous group is a great place to unload frustration, anger and heartbreak. At one meeting Tracy* was very upset and asked to speak first; she was going through a difficult divorce and the past weekend was the last straw. Her soon-to-be ex-husband had visitation from … [Read more...] about When Your Co-Parent Doesn’t Show Up
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How to Tell if Your Child Is Ready for His First Sleepover
The first time you hear the question, “Can I spend the night over at my friend’s house?” you will know that you have reached another milestone in your child’s development. You may wonder if you are prepared for this step, as well as be concerned about his level of readiness for a … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Your Child Is Ready for His First Sleepover
What Will Your Epitaph Say?
My family and I went to Emley’s Cemetery in Imlaystown, New Jersey to pursue our hobby of ‘graving.’ While we were there taking photos of the different stones I remembered a question from many years ago. “If you write your own epitaph, what would it say?” Think about it for a … [Read more...] about What Will Your Epitaph Say?
Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
When my girls were school-age the topic of weather and our children’s behavior came up in my Parents Anonymous group. The facilitator said, “Any time there is a weather change you can expect the kids’ behavior to change.” Several teachers and daycare professionals … [Read more...] about Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
Cheating and Kids: Use Teaching Moments
Last week found a dark cloud hanging over the educational establishment in Atlanta, Georgia. Caught up in the conspiracy to cheat were the former superintendent, executive administrators, principals, assistant principals, testing coordinators, teachers, school improvement … [Read more...] about Cheating and Kids: Use Teaching Moments
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to