My 6-year-old son, a passionate, self-motivated learner got in trouble early in first grade. Why? Because he was squirmy and talkative and social. You can read more about it over at Boys and Young Men: Attention Must Be Paid. Here’s an excerpt: Not even one
What would you do if you discovered porn on your 13-year-old son’s computer? One dad left his son a compassionate, non-judgmental note. As reported by The Good Men Project, the dad wrote his son a note, explaining that the son’s visits to pornographic sites were
What would you do if you discovered porn on your 13-year-old son’s computer? One dad left his son a compassionate, non-judgmental note. As reported by The Good Men Project, the dad wrote his son a note, explaining that the son’s visits to pornographic sites were
A deep interest in anything can lead to anything. That’s the philosophy that drove my homeschooling efforts and style, and the philosophy that underlies much of my parenting. It’s also the reason I’m writing about Gangnam Style again. As probably know by now, Psy’s song
I never heard of Gangnam style until about 5 minutes ago. But when the word appeared 3 times in a quick scan of Google news — something about lifeguards, something about Britney Spears and Ellen — I had to check it out. Quick update, for
I never heard of Gangnam style until about 5 minutes ago. But when the word appeared 3 times in a quick scan of Google news — something about lifeguards, something about Britney Spears and Ellen — I had to check it out. Quick update, for
I’m a sucker for feel-good videos. So when a Facebook friend posted a link to a singing audition of an 9-year-old boy — Boy Breaks Down and Cries During Audition, Then Amazes Everyone — I couldn’t help but click on the link. I’m so glad
Remember the sexual abuse case involving Jerry Sandusky and Penn State University? Did you know that the case took off because one mom starting questioning her son (and others) after he came home from Penn State with wet hair? Wet hair, friends. This mom knew
I think like a Mom. So when I tackled the issue of “having it all” in my post Work/Life Balance: Time for Solutions!, I wrote from a mom-centric position. What I forgot is that work/life balance isn’t solely a female problem. Jim Powers, a principal
Spoiling kids is out; Mean Mom is in. The cultural backlash against permissive parenting is now in full-stride (witness the New Yorker article, “Spoiled Rotten,” Business Insider’s, “Cities with The Most Spoiled Children,” and ABC’s “How Not to Spoil Your Child“), and Mean Mom Denise
Normally, I’m all about home-grown science experiments. My kids have whipped up all kinds of concoctions in the kitchen, and we’ve blown up more than our fair share of baking soda volcanoes. But the latest, “greatest” DIY kitchen science experiment — the salt and ice
Things have been quiet around here this week. My boys are on vacation with their Dad, so it’s just me and the dog and the cat. And while I have plenty to do around here — and am, in fact, relishing the peace and quiet
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