Even though the world has changed, we can still raise good kids.

Even though the world has changed, we can still raise good kids

Sometimes the world our kids are growing up in feels totally foreign to us as parents. When we were little, entertainment was playing outside or watching Saturday morning cartoons. These days, kids have 24/7 access to television, movies, video games, and more. By the age of 12, the majority of kids in America have cell phones, and nearly all kids have … Read more about Even though the world has changed, we can still raise good kids.

8 Things our parents never had to worry about

8 Things our parents never had to worry about

You can read until you’re blue in the face about generations past when moms drank while pregnant, kids rode around without car seats, cruised bikes helmet-less, and stayed out passed dark drinking soda mixed with Pop Rocks and eating Ring Dings for sustenance. They all turned out fine, right? But just because kids were parented perhaps a bit … Read more about 8 Things our parents never had to worry about

When your child’s ambition is greater than you ever imagined

When your child’s ambition is greater than you ever imagined

Some children tend to be especially driven, passionate, and intense from the start. They seem to have an endless amount of energy and are willing to give 110 percent each time they do what they love. It is a blessing and quite mind-blowing to see them in action, because no matter how young they are, … Read more about When your child’s ambition is greater than you ever imagined

This is why moms can’t just shut the bathroom door

This is why moms can’t just shut the bathroom door

“Why don’t you just shut the door?!” My husband is shouting at me after he, once again, barged in on me while I was in the bathroom. I shout back an unkind retort, frustrated that someone always seems to need me the second I go to the restroom. This time, instead of mumbling something and … Read more about This is why moms can’t just shut the bathroom door

No one warned me how hard the “big kid” stage is

No one warned me how hard the “big kid” stage is

Can I be honest for a second? Everyone prepares you for how difficult life with babies and toddlers can be. There’s judgment about formula or breastfeeding, staying home versus working … not to mention baby wearing, pacifiers, and just the sheer exhaustion of doing everything with one hand or a child clung to your body. Those things are hard. So … Read more about No one warned me how hard the “big kid” stage is

Cyberbullying starts earlier than you might think — here’s how to protect your child now

how to protect your child from Cyberbullying

When we think of kids and cyberbullying, we tend to think of older kids or teens in high school. But the truth is, cyberbullying often starts much earlier — especially since children are getting their own smartphones as early as 6 years old, according to some studies. Here’s how to stay on top of things early, so … Read more about Cyberbullying starts earlier than you might think — here’s how to protect your child now

What if your child is the one doing the bullying? 6 steps you can take

What if your child is the one doing the bullying 6 steps you can take

One in four children in America is bullied each year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Bullying is a serious issue that can impact a child’s grades, erode self-worth, and lead to long-term emotional and mental health issues. Ask any parent who has been through it: seeing your child become the target of bullying … Read more about What if your child is the one doing the bullying? 6 steps you can take

46 Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy

parenting a teenage boy

If you think life with an almost-teenage boy is full of surprises, I’m here to tell you the biggest, baddest, and bestest is yet to come. More than big appetites and even bigger messes, parenting a teenage boy is magic and madness — and that’s what makes it so damn good. Bridging those years between boyhood and manhood is basically what … Read more about 46 Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy

My teen has a strict early bedtime — new research suggests yours should, too

My teen has a strict early bedtime — new research suggests yours should, too

“Can I stay up a little longer?” my 16-year-old asks, as he surrenders his phone to our room for the night. “How long am I going to have a bedtime?” he whispers. That’s a really good question. How long am I going to force him to turn in at 10 PM? It’s a rule we instated as … Read more about My teen has a strict early bedtime — new research suggests yours should, too

#Askanexpert: how should I navigate online privacy with my tweens and teens?

how should I navigate online privacy with my tweens and teens?

Openly Spy on Them Until They’ve Proven They’re Responsible When you give your teen access to the Internet, you have to explain the dangers it can bring. Teens need to prove to parents they can be responsible online, and parents should explain they are going to “openly spy” on their tween or teen until they … Read more about #Askanexpert: how should I navigate online privacy with my tweens and teens?