I bet you’re teaching your kids responsibility, integrity, and compassion, not to mention, reading, writing, and arithmetic. That’s all well and good, but it is not the subject of today’s discussion. I want to talk about clothes—the dirty kind. When I was a college freshman, the dormitory offered some tasty people watching. In particular, I [...]
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5 Ways Parents Can Banish College Savings Anxiety
If thinking about your child’s college fund gets you down, you’re not alone. Parents frequently described their feelings about college savings as overwhelmed, annoyed, frustrated, or scared, in a recent study. Don’t let college savings anxiety zap your energy and steal your hope. Here are five ways you can move from fearful to fearless. 1. Look your [...]
College Admissions: 5 Ways to Find Your Child’s X Factor (before the fourth grade)
Good grades, high SAT scores, and glowing recommendations are great. But they won’t get your child very far if every other applicant has the same bag of tricks.When it comes to college admissions, a hook is a unique quality that makes the applicant stand out from the pack. Whether your student is perfecting their finger [...]
How Moms Can Live in the Moment With One Simple Trick
My daughter loved to play with her dad’s James Brown singing doll. When her constant button pushing short circuited her Rock N Roll Elmo, we put Ole’ James out of reach. These days we bring James out occasionally. But my toddler doesn’t enjoy dancing to it as much. She’s too worried about the exact moment [...]
Children’s Birthday Parties: Could a mean mom be hiding in the mist?
I’ve discovered the real reasons for children’s birthday parties, at least the reasons according to some interesting bloggers and rather candid friends. Reasons for the birthday bash: So other people recognize how much you love your child. A perfect party let’s you show off your creativity and/or wealth. Parties allow parents to make business and [...]
How to Visit Chuck E. Cheese in 30 Minutes Flat
There comes a time when every parent wants to infuse their child’s day with a little excitement. On these days, the park, DVDs, and crafts seem so blah. You consider a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, but you don’t have the money, time or energy for a whole afternoon with the Chuckster. You can enjoy [...]
One Easy Trick That Can Make You a Better Mom Today
Today, I’ve got one easy trick that will almost instantly make you a better mom. It won’t make dinner cook faster, or get you excited about yet another recital. But it will up the positive energy in your home. What’s the trick? Author Neil McNerney refers to it as hit-and-run praise. The idea is that [...]
Could TV’s Zombie Effect on Your Kid Be Good?
Television and video games are bad for kids. Many parents, whether they permit child screen time or not, accept this as gospel. Author Steven Johnson offers a different perspective. “Parents can sometimes be appalled at the hypnotic effect that television has on toddlers…,” writes Johnson in Everything Bad is Good For You: How Today’s Popular [...]
The Wish List: Turn Your Child’s Wants Into Teachable Moments
Steve and Annette Economides were not the first parents to face a toy store with young kids. Stuck between a week of whining or busting the family budget, the couple came up with a simple, but brilliant solution to deal with the “gimmes.” Start a list. My toddler doesn’t ask for treats with words, [...]
Grandmothers Speak: What I Wish I Knew As a Young Mom
As parents we are all getting on-the-job training. Imagine it’s your first day at a new job. Wouldn’t it be great if your co-worker summarized decades of experience into a few words of advice just for you? They can’t save you from breaking the copy machine or sending the wrong report to the client, but [...]
I’m a book lover, but I’m no nerd. I’m a super cool chick with lots of interests, including my kids.
If you’re like me, you hope your kids are book lovers, too. You also want them to be excited about learning.
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