Teaching Kids to be Grateful on Chanukah
When my children were small and my parents would come visit, their suitcases were usually full of gifts. Embarrassingly, as soon as they walked in the door, my children would dutifully give a hug and kiss and then promptly ask, “Where’s my present?” even before my parents’ coats were off! I am not the only […]
Back To School: How to Help Your Child Succeed
We all think that kids who have straight “A”s are guaranteed to experience success in life. But it’s not necessarily true! As parents, we need to rethink our values. Sure good grades are important but at what cost to your child’s sense of self-worth? There are many people who did not do well […]
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 […]