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Entitlemania: Teaching Our Kids to Want Less . . . And to Struggle More
Whether we realize it or not, as parents, we want our kids to have more. Not only more of the things we didn’t get as children, but more attention, more clothes, more talent, more education, more friends, more activities, more hobbies, and generally more of whatever we parents are capable of providing. Kids start out…
Birthday Party Ideas for a 14-Year-Old Boy
Planning a party for a 14-year-old boy is a balancing act as you have to satisfy the part of him who is still immature and the part of him who wants freedom and is maturing. Your son has probably started high school recently, or soon will, which might make him feel more pressure to host a fun or cool birthday party.
Learning To Be The Mom My Son Needs, Not The One I Am
I have a boy. He is 8 months old and extremely active. He can’t stop moving. He is very physical and tactile reaching for everything - books, toys, crinkly materials and anything that protrudes, noses in particular. He is aware of his body and in control of his movements. He can spend hours lifting himself…
What’s The Big Hurry? Why Are We Rushing Our Kids?
I am part of an amazing Facebook group of moms, who live in my area. From the questions that are posted, I can tell that my kids are older than most so a lot of the content is geared towards babies or toddlers. What I find surprising is how much these ladies are pushing their kids in certain areas – such as swimming.