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Talking to Your Children About 9/11
Today marks the anniversary of September 11th. The media will be saturated with stories, images and news as we remember this tragic day. I still remember my then 2-year-old daughter playing with toys in the next room while I watched the towers collapse on the news. I was frightened for New York, the United States and of course, my child.
The Descendants: How Well Do Children Know Their Parents?
*Warning: Mild spoilers about The Descendants* They live with us and see us at our best and our worst. They note when were curled up in a ball and ill, and when weve just gotten up in the morning, cranky, because we havent yet had our requisite cup of java. They witness our behavior when were happy and, in our lightness of heart, embarrass them by singing aloud all the wrong lyrics to pop songs, but only after having had that cup of java.
Obsession with Our Children’s Happiness Could Doom Them
Ive been doing it all wrong.This whole parenting gig.Seriously. After I read the cover story of the July/August issue of The Atlantic, which told parents that if youre focusing on trying to make your kids happy youre likely gearing them up for future therapy sessions to undo all the super-positive, encouraging blather youve been feeding them, I was initially ticked off.
Children’s Room Decor
Children’s bedroom decor has come a long way since trains for boys and princesses for girls. Because children change and grow quickly, it is best to invest in well-constructed but relatively lightweight furniture in a simple, basic style that can adapt to different decor themes. Then you can have fun with your child’s bedroom design by integrating paint, finishes, textiles and accessories that express your child’s unique style and preferences.
Brooke Shields on Why Motherhood Makes Her Feel Normal
Actress Brooke Shields opens up in the December/January issue of Cookie about raising two young girls and embracing the mundane sleep deprivation, school drop-off, and even My Little Pony marathons. Here’s a more from the interview on newsstands now: