Eight Signs Your Kid Is Starved for Attention
It always seems to happen at the worst time: Our kids get into some mischief just as things get stressful or busy. And because we’re so occupied with our careers,…
Why You Should Take the ‘Long View’ of Parenting
Photo: Creaturart Images (Shutterstock) It seems to take my 10-year-old much longer than it should to get out the door to go anywhere. It is the single most frustrating part…
Why You Should Avoid Over-Scheduling Your Family as We Return to Normal
Photo: Suzanne Tucker (Shutterstock) Many of us have spent the last year pining for the things we were once allowed to do. Sure, there were the basics, like going to…
How to Get a Kid to Stop Rambling Too Much About Their Favorite Video Game
Photo: Creativa Images (Shutterstock) Several years ago, a friend’s son—who was about eight years old at the time—asked me if he could tell me something about Minecraft. My own son…