For parents who have found that they are wondering if this is truly their own life (the joy and tears) here is a long perspective article on how we all learn to adapt and eventually make things work.
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Spouses, Partners and Kid(s)? Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:52 pm
Are You Prepared For An Emergency? Tue Oct 9, 2007 10:57 pm
Preparing your family for an emergency can be a daunting task. There are many scenarios to think through, and the process can be unpleasant.
Social Gatherings With Kids? Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:21 pm
It can be difficult to tell when kids are welcome at a social gathering. Settings you might assume to be kid-friendly are sometimes not, and then other venues might surprise you. BabyZone offers tips to help parents decide when children can come along.
Underage Drinking Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:46 pm
If you have a high school or college age child, then you know that drinking has become an issue for children at an increasingly young age. Parade magazine published an article this past week that offered some sobering thoughts on potential solutions.
Excitement vs. Happiness Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:32 pm
Want to raise happy kids? Don’t overly encourage excitement in their lives. Dennis Prager offers a thought-provoking perspective on the quest for happiness.
A Unique Approach To Birthday Parties Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:49 pm
All of our birthday party invitations have included a footnote “Gifts not necessary,” if for no other reason than we wanted to avoid the endless piles of plastic that seem to dominate children’s gifts these days. We’ve received pointed questions and murmurs from parents wondering what our deal is. The New York Times now reports that no gift parties are not only a growing trend, but families are incorporating lessons about philanthropy in there as well.
The Sun and Your Family Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:36 pm
Do you understand all the risks of sun damage, and how it might put your kids at risk?
Video Games and Venting Sun Jul 8, 2007 12:17 am
We’ve all seen the kids in restaurants who play with handheld video games and don’t talk to their family during the meal. A new study says that not all teens who play video games lack social skills, and some may even be using the games for positive psychological outcomes.
Dads and Daughters Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:09 pm
We’ve all heard about how dads can influence their daughters’ future sexuality. But dads have more influence than that over their girls. Dads steer interests that can launch a career path.
Weapons and Kids Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:42 pm
Is your child educated on how to handle themselves around weapons?
