Hoping for less stress in 2020? Here are some New Year’s resolutions to add to your list: Inspire your family to work together and share the load of household respo
General Parenting
Parenting Your Child Through a Public Meltdown
You could be at the grocery store or the mall, a festive party or a solemn religious occasion. No matter where it happens, most parents at some point will endure the soci
How to Combat Bullying
If bullying seems more prevalent today, that’s because it is. Research shows that one in three students experienced some form of bullying during the 2017-18 school
Why Parents Also Need to Show Good Sportsmanship
I officially became a “soccer mom” last year when my eight-year-old daughter enrolled in the town soccer team. She loves playing the sport and interacting wit
It’s My Life – But My Parents Won’t Butt Out!
Could your good intentions be interfering with your child’s development of necessary life skills? Whether prepping kids to get into the “right” school o
Tips for Refocusing and Connecting With Your Child
Have you ever found yourself “listening” to your child while actually thinking, “are you kidding me, this again?!” Children are persistent and inc
9 Money Lessons You Need to Teach Your Kids
One of the best things you can do for your kids is to teach them about money. As you’re getting your kids ready for college and the future, how can you make sure th
Appreciation Exchanges Help Families Feel Connected and Encouraged
It’s Saturday, and Mom is wearily unloading groceries – a chore she’s performed hundreds of times. Meanwhile, Dad drives twelve-year-old Sasha to soccer
What Should I Do if My Child is Questioning His or Her Gender?
Gender incongruence, or gender nonconforming, a conflict between a person’s physical or assigned gender and the gender with which that person identifies, may be som
So YOU’RE the World’s Best Father!
Local Author Makes it Big There is no shortage of child-family-parenting positivity these days. Local author Dave Engledow, originally from Texas and now living in Takoma
The Downsides to Young Children Reading E-Books
Question: My second-grader loves reading e-books far more than print books because they have so many fun, interactive features. Are there any downsides to her love of e-b
How to Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer
When summer comes around with its tantalizing warm days, both parents and children breathe a sigh of relief. Everyone deserves a break from the busy schedule of school. S
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