Meeting your teen's first boyfriend is never an easy step to take as a parent. Here are five tips to make it easier:1. Don't air issues in front of them. Even if you told your daughter she could not have a boyfriend, the meeting of said boyfriend is not the time to bring it up. … [Read more...] about Meet the Boyfriend: Tips for Meeting Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
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What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
This is the first installment in the series about the extraordinary parents that taught me about parenting, life and death. With no family or friends in the area, I attended my Parents Anonymous group meeting every week for many years. Having a group of parents – mothers and … [Read more...] about What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
With so many extra curricular activities going on with our kids these days, it gets more and more difficult for them to find time to spend with friends. And anyone who is familiar with child development will attest to the fact that playdates play an important role in the social … [Read more...] about Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Playground cliques can be hard on kids in elementary school through high school, if you are on the outside looking in, it can be hard on their self esteem. As a parent, knowing what you can do to help your kids break into a playground clique is important. Try the … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
When your teen gets their first boyfriend, it can bring about all kinds of fears. What kind of boy is it? Is he going to pressure her for sex? Are they going to be involved in the kind of activities and things I want my daughter involved in? These and other questions will likely … [Read more...] about Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
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