The Helicopter and the Rocket Ship: Learn To Parent With Balance
Posted by our Guest Blogger: Ruchi Koval Much ink has been spilled on the altar of abolishing the Helicopter Parent: that mom (or dad) who always hovers worriedly nearby, ready, willing and able to don spandex tights and a cape and SWOOP down to save the day! With forgotten lunches, neglected book reports and excuse […]
All I Want For Mother’s Day: Confessions Of A Parent Educator
This is what I want for Mother’s Day. I want to be able to say what I want and I want to say exactly what is on my mind. The other day, I was not in the best of moods. My husband said, “What can I help you with?” I said, “I just need to […]
Is Your Child Struggling In School? A Positive Attitude Helps
My parents were pretty laid back about school. I don’t remember them ever bothering me about homework. I think they even once said, “Forget homework, go outside and play.” Because of that, I have never gotten so uptight about schoolwork with my kids. I feel like it is their schoolwork and it is their responsibility. […]