Summertime Madness: How to Manage Misbehavior
It’s the summertime and with it comes lots of downtime. The best thing about the summer is that we loosen up our schedule. The worst thing about the summer is we loosen up our schedule. As you can see I have a love/hate relationship with routine. One of the toughest things about being helter-skelter […]
Does Father Know Best?
I remember discussing “Berenstain Bear” books with one of my colleagues many years ago. She was the first one to point out to me that the authors portray Papa Bear in a negative light. Only Mama Bear knows any of the right answers, how to raise kids, and how to keep her cool. “Papa Bear”, […]
Fathers: Is All That Roughhousing Good For Kids?
I know that my husband has a tremendous influence on the well-being of our kids. All the experts agree fathers play an important role in the emotional health of their children. Studies have shown that fathers who are nurturing and playful, have kids with better IQs, and do well in school. Somehow having a Dad […]