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As a parent, you can often feel overwhelmed trying to have all the answers for your children. It can feel like you are failing when you struggle to explain to your child why something like war happens in the world. But remember, you don’t have to have all the answers. Taking the time to help your child learn where to find different viewpoints and answers might help them learn even more than you could teach on your own. A great resource for you are TED Talks…. More
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Halloween is almost over—soon you’ll put away the costumes and decorations, and then you’ll have to deal with what’s leftover: a mega-haul of candy accompanied by the inevitable hyperactive behavior, sugar crashes, and serious temptation to raid your kiddos’ stash. Here’s our advice: save a few of your favorite candies, replenish your secret stash, and get rid of the rest. Luckily there are lots of people who can make better use of your Halloween candy, and while you’re at it you can make it a lesson in giving to others…. More
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How many times have you lovingly stirred a pot of homemade marinara while your kids race around the house, getting into mischief? Too many to count, we’re pretty sure. Depending on your little angels’ ages, there are many ways you can involve them in food prep and post-meal cleanup so your job is a bit easier. Lorraine Turner, a retired grade school teacher in Southern California, has some tips for frazzled moms everywhere. “It might seem like extra work to have your children in the kitchen with you when you are trying to get a meal on the table, but think about all the help you will have in years to come if you start teaching them now,” she advises…. More
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This week, our resident pediatrician, Dr. Stephanie Dekom, helps budding walkers take those first steps, shares how not to confuse the flu with a cold and gives her survival tips for overseas flying with an infant.
Need some expert advice? Submit your question through the comments below! For more tips, follow Dr. Dekom on Instagram…. More
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Ah, the hallowed halls of higher education seem like a distant memory for parents facing empty nest syndrome. But while you’re already mapping out plans to convert your college-bound kid’s room into a painting studio or a man-cave, your kid is dealing with his own fears of living away from home for the first time. Suzann Connell, a Southern California-based author, teacher (https://design-instruction.com/) and mom of two college-age young adults, opines, “Two popular items for college students are noise-canceling headphones and cell phone printers. My students tell me that these two items have enhanced their college experiences.” Here are more goodies for your kids to tuck into…. More
