Based on what I’ve heard, bonding with your teen is definitely not for the faint of heart. Most teens, in the process of flexing their independence, are sporting surly attitudes and a desire to be as far away from you as possible. When I told my sister, who has a 18-year-old son, that I was writing this post, she offered me this bit of insight into how she’s managed to keep their … [Read more...]
Need a few Conversation Starters? The Scholastic KidQ app for iPhone and Android has got you covered!
Finally --we are uncovering the secret to getting your kids to talk to you- without feeling like you are a dentist trying to PULL teeth The Scholastic Parent & Child KidQ app for iPhone and Android facilitates conversation via fun Q&A's about the things that kids (and parents!) are the most curious about, like Why is the sky blue? And Why do we say "ears" of corn? Each day, users are … [Read more...]
Top 5 Parenting Tips from the Book Get the Behavior You Want… Without Being the Parent You Hate
By Dr. G Deborah Gilboa, MD Author of the book Get the Behavior You Want…Without Being the Parent You Hate!: Dr. G’s Guide to Effective Parenting Thank you so much, Melissa, for inviting me to tell you community about my new book. Why would anyone want another parenting book? Because this one won't tell you what you did wrong, or even what you have to do to get it right. This book is a … [Read more...]
The Sunday Swoon: Puffs SoftPack is Helping me Keep the Peace in our Family
There are two things I can always count on in my family; the fact that my son is always LOOKING for/in need of a tissue and my daughter being extra hyper vigilant about keeping our home clutter free. So picture this- we have tissue boxes in almost every nook and cranny of our house, because if we don't my son will use his arm to wipe his nose (I KNOW TOTALLY GROSS!). And while I don't mind … [Read more...]
Boost up For Back to School with our Graco AFFIX Highback Booster with Latch System ($79.99) GIVEAWAY!
Congrats to our winner Jeff! Even the most exhaustive school supply list may be missing an item that will give “big kids” an extra safety boost this school year – a booster seat. These often-overlooked school supplies should be a car pool staple as children seated in booster seats are 45 percent less likely to be injured in a car crash, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. The Graco AFFIX … [Read more...]