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Sometimes, Honesty Is NOT the Best Policy!
I recently received a distraught call: My daughter wants to know if the Easter Bunny is real. I dont want to lie, but I dont want to spoil her fun. Parents confront the dilemma of how much truth to divulge with questions at every stage of development: Do you promise youll never die?; Did you drink smoke when you were a kid?; Am I fat? You might be surprised to learn that there are no clear-cut answers. Despite the fact that being truthful with your child is important, there are times when not being fully honest is a better idea.
Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls
‘Tis the season! That’s what all the billboards, advertisements, and email subject lines are saying right about now, anyway. But ‘tis the season for what, exactly? The obvious answers are “giving” and “gathering” and “getting out the sparkly decorations.” There are presents that need purchasing and cards that need crafting; there are parties that require…
How To Improve Your Child’s Math Skills
Math is one of the most difficult subjects for many people, and for kids, it can be especially frustrating. As a parent, you may feel helpless, standing by as your child struggles. You don't have to feel that way, however. There are many easy, simple ways you can help your child's math skills improve at…
Ready, Set, Selfie: Should We Be Concerned About Our Kids On Social Media?
Think your child is only on Facebook and is probably aware of the dangers? Think againand again, and again, and again. Your tweens and teens are on many social media sites, and chances are its not even Facebook. Most parents know about Facebook; heck, most parents are on Facebook. What parents dont know about are the countless other social media experiences their children have on a daily basis. The myriad of bizarre …
Sleepovers, Chick Flicks and Cereal in Bed…
Breaking the rules is fun, staying up late on a school night is cool and breakfast in bed for dinner is a must! If you can relate – and you have enough structure in your household to know the difference – then you ve figured out how to connect with your kids.”Times sure have changed,” I thought as I slipped on my dress and high heels to take my teenager to a mother-daughter tea that a …