We’ve been having some rainy weather here lately, and I can see how cooped up the kids are feeling. I’ve let them play outside some, but it takes their shoes a long time to dry from all the water and mud. Especially the mud. When the weather turns cold,...
There’s a really interesting article on Time Magazine’s site about the myth of overscheduled children. Obviously, calling it a myth means that they’re challenging the notion. I will admit, I do tend to be concerned that kids don’t have time to be kids. I believe in a sensible amount...
You hear about the different parenting styles, such as permissive, authoritarian, authoritative and uninvolved. You may have one you identify with most, but probably don’t stick with one style entirely. While there are certainly legitimate personal preferences, there are some parenting techniques that work well and others that don’t....