As a parent it is often difficult to pull back and wait for your child to divulge the intimate details of their day and how those moments affected them on an emotional basis. Of course, the fact that your child is being so secretive about his daily experiences already sends parents, especially the overbearing types like me, into a tail spin. Thoughts like, is my child being bullied, having … [Read more...]
I’ve decided I’m going to TRY and be more like my husband (wish me luck!)
I admit it. I'm anxious. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac ( for which I blame my mother) and I get heart palpitations at the thought of letting my kids take public transportation without adult supervision. In fact, my 11 year old recently had two of her friends over for a playdate, and when they asked if they could walk around the block, my first instinct was to say, "NO!" But then I thought better of … [Read more...]
Should you and your spouse fight in front of your kids?
I can honestly say I think the one remarkable factor that has kept my marital union chugging along for the past 16 years is the fact that we argue. And not the kind of arguments that result from long-held grudges, walking around with clenched teeth and fists, ruminating over things we're angry about. No, my husband and I fight in the moment (or at least I do and have convinced my husband he … [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...]