Have you ever wondered just how well you really know your son or daughter? When they walk out the front door, whom are they meeting? Where will they go? How will they spend their time? As parents we get so wrapped up in our check-off lists that we may forget to stop and smell … [Read more...] about What Do You Know About Your Child?
Mister Rogers: A National Treasure
Ten years ago we lost a national treasure. Mister Rogers, the gentle neighbor that many of us grew to adore, ended his battle with stomach cancer a month before his 75th birthday. He passed on with his wife at his side and as news reached millions— the whole world mourned. Mister … [Read more...] about Mister Rogers: A National Treasure
Comfort and Contempt
Aesop’s quote, “familiarity breeds contempt,” is puzzling to say the least. The quote could be applied in many different situations but when applied to children and parents I think it means the more you come in contact with someone, the more comfortable you are with them. As … [Read more...] about Comfort and Contempt
Thanking Mister Rogers
In the winter of 2002 I drove to an appointment and having a few extra minutes decided to finish listening to an interview with Mr. Fred Rogers on NPR’s ‘Fresh Air’ program. He told about his upbringing, work as an educator and the popular television show. He also studied music … [Read more...] about Thanking Mister Rogers
Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Up for debate at one Parents Anonymous meeting was whether or not it is advisable to spy on our children. I don’t think there is a single answer that would fit every situation but it is worth a thought. A couple mothers both agreed that snooping would be wrong under any … [Read more...] about Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to