In general, children in America have around 18 years to prepare for living in the real world. During this time, children have a certain number of teaching experiences that will help their preparation. It’s these experiences, although sometimes painful, that will form...
In the last Simple Family post I proposed the idea that as parents, we are responsible to our children, not for them. I’d like to add to this idea. As parents, our main responsibility TO our children is keeping our cool. When a parent over-reacts, displays...
Being a parent is overwhelming at times. Endless schedules, teachable moments, messes to clean up, meals to prepare, laundry to fold, and moments to lose your cool. Take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. Countless parents are in the same boat. And all of us...
At the risk of severely stepping on your toes, many people have simply lost the art of play. Gone are the days of tag, chase, tackle the man with the ball, dodgeball, and the like. Also gone are the “dangerous toys” like the metal Tonka trucks that are indestructible,...
