by Debbie Smith, as told to Susan PerloffDear Quincy,We've talked about this before, Son, and I need to remind you. Please don't wear hooded shirts and baggy pants any more. Especially not in dark colors. Give your old clothes away, and we'll get you new ones. If you dress like … [Read more...] about Open Letter to my Adult Son
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Our Only Christmas
by Susan PerloffOnly once did I celebrate Christmas, and an excelsior phenomenon it was. The phrase "My only Christmas" sounds like the second line of "You are my sunshine," a warm and wonderful place to be. Want to hear?Years ago, my two young sons and I spend a few days skiing … [Read more...] about Our Only Christmas
The Little Things: De-Stressing for Busy Moms
Stressed out? Join the club, most moms are. When you have kids to care for, dinners to make, houses to clean, emails to answer, and work to do, it is hard not to feel stressed. Busy moms tend to feel more stressed than the average person because they do not take time to sit back … [Read more...] about The Little Things: De-Stressing for Busy Moms
When Does Your Child Need Braces?
Both of my young children, now eight and five years old, are thumb-suckers. Each time I take them to the dentist, we're all reminded of the dental problems that this habit can create. As my kids grow and develop, my concerns regarding whether or not they'll need braces or … [Read more...] about When Does Your Child Need Braces?
Permissive Parenting
With so many different parenting styles, how can you know which you emulate best? The following is a look at what it means to be a permissive parent.Permissive parents believe that loving their child is the biggest priority for parenting. They take the approach to parenting of … [Read more...] about Permissive Parenting
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to