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When Sports Parents Go Too Far…
It has finally come to this: a parent has sued a sports coach for not playing his child more frequently.Perhaps this will go down in American parenting history as definitive proof that we have all totally lost our minds.I am surprised this didnt happen earlier, actually. And that the lawsuit originated in Texas, not New York City, where parents pay professionals to coach their children for kindergarten interviews, or my hometown of …
Tips to Help Parents Prevent Bullying
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? While the stories of bullied children are nearly enough to scare parents into following our children around everywhere, we know this isnt the answer. Instead, we must model, teach and guide our children to be kind, inclusive, empathic changemakers.
Teens and College Students: Prime Targets for Identity Theft
A recent article warned that young adults aged 18 to 24 are among the last to detect identity theft. Especially at risk are college students, many of whom are away from home for the first time and are now starting to be independent. People in this age group feel entitled to adult treatment but frequently ignore adult responsibilities, such as keeping a close eye on finances.
For Parents, Where’s The Line Between Helping and Hovering?
Should parents go online to check their kids grades and homework? The iconic overstuffed students backpack is quickly becoming a relic of the past and as a result, the way parents oversee their childrens progress in school will never be the same. Paperless Schools
Bad Parents: Are We Teaching Our Kids to Misbehave?
Its been quite the month at the house I share with my two sons, 20 and 17. Lying, stonewalling, sexting, violence, unprotected sex – you name it, and weve lived through it.