Moms Who Make a Difference
In the space between The Free-Range Parent and The Hovering Helicopter stands the Thoughtful Parent. Your gut tells you that throwing all caution to the wind and ignoring safety is less than ideal. Nor is it ideal to encase your kids in physical and emotional bubble wrap. How is a parent to know the right […]
A typical day for a student: 7 hours: School, school, and more school. 3 hours: Practices, games, and other after-school responsibilities. 2 hours: Dinner (Cane’s and Chick-fil-A are making bank from our kids). Down time (if they are lucky), and catching up on their social media (it’s here to stay). 2 hours: Homework, homework, and […]
Congratulations! You are getting married and looking forward to a happy future with your new spouse. Perhaps one or both of you are bringing your own child or children into the relationship and blending two families together. Yes, it can be complicated, but luckily there are some simple tips that can help smooth the transition […]
By: Laura Bonzo-Sims & Katherine L. Stone It was the best three years of my life,” said no one ever! For many people, middle school is not a rite of passage, but something that is simply endured. What makes it so hard? What are today’s issues? And what can parents do to help? Developmentally, ages 12 […]
By: Dr. Lesley Iwinski Whether by choice or by circumstance, almost half of parents find themselves raising their children alone. This is often done while working one or more jobs, and sometimes done with the stress of not having a steady income. Daunting? Yes. Exhausting? Absolutely. The good news is that there are ways to […]
by Dr. Lesley Iwinski No one plans for divorce to happen. Pain, sadness, anger, grief, loss, rejection and shame are involved. Asking an adult to grow and heal from their parents’ divorce is a tall order. Asking a child who is experiencing the divorce of his parents to heal and grow is more than most […]
by: Dr. Lesley Iwinski If you want what is best for your family, you probably won’t aspire to be just “normal” or “average.” But families that make deliberate, conscious choices in line with their values tend to be healthier and to function more consciously and effectively. To all the world, they look normal and […]
by: Lesley Iwinski Cell phones are here to stay, but when is a good time to give a child a phone of her own? A cell phone provides safety for your child and is a way to keep the two of you connected. But there is a dark side: access to the Internet and social […]
By: Lesley Iwinski This may come as a huge surprise – and a relief – to know: You don’t need to toilet train your child. What?!? That’s right. In fact, the most important thing you can do is to take this stressful job off your plate and give it to your little one. […]
by: Lesley Iwinski Do you remember riding on your mother or father’s lap in the front seat of the car? Your parents and other grown-ups not wearing a seat belt? How about riding your bicycle without a helmet? Now we know that seat belts and helmets save lives and reduce injuries. Do you remember […]
