Parenting is likely the hardest job on the planet, hands down. And it’s the one job that doesn’t require an interview process, an orientation/training period or annual evaluations. Parenting can
The other day as I was rushing through the morning to get my 4 year old prepared for a day at summer camp when I realized in a moment of
These are some general resources for parents of growing girls. Clicking on the books will take you to their ordering pages on Amazon.com. Resources for Parents of Elementary, Middle, and
For some of us, spring is a time of year when the impulse to do it all and be it all kicks into high gear. The promise of warmer weather
February is packed with holidays and meaning. It’s Black History month, National Heart Health month and we honor the birth of a few past U.S. presidents with a Monday off.
There is no escaping the attention author Amy Chua has received about her book “Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother”. I’ve been captivated by the discussion, both as a Chinese
These are some resources for parents who want to help their daughters learn to think critically about the messages in advertising and media. Clicking on the books will take you
Our children may spend a good amount of time talking about “when friends aren’t so friendly.” As parents, educators, and youth advocates, we are often distressed, even alarmed, by children’s
Bullying Prevention: Creating a Positive School Climate And Developing Social Competence by Pamela Orpinas and Arthur M. Horne is a rich resource for practical and effective anti-bullying programming. It’s chock full
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