Posts Tagged 'kids'

Feb

8

Parenting Corner – When to give a child a phone

Q:  My 3rd grader wants a phone and I notice most of his friends have one but I think he’s too young.  What is the best age for a kid to get a smart phone?

A.  Great question! There are many differing opinions on this topic. Like most areas of …

Feb

1

Parenting Corner – My newborn is always hungry

Q:  I’m not producing enough breast milk to keep my newborn son satisfied.  I understand and believe in the importance of breastfeeding but I’m frustrated and he’s always crying, what should I do?

A: Great question! You are not alone, this is a challenge many new moms face.  What is …

Jan

25

Parenting Corner – Social media and my kids

Q:  I don’t like to post photos of my children on social media but I feel pressured by family and friends to share because everyone else does. I’m considering it but I’m still on the fence, do you have any advice?

A:  Great question! Like lemmings jumping to a mass …

Jan

18

Parenting Corner – Am I spoiling my baby?

Q: My baby cries a lot and is instantly soothed when I pick her up. My extended family says I’m spoiling her. Am I doing the wrong thing by picking her up?

A:  Great question! The most important thing for you to know as a parent is there is NO …

Jan

11

Parenting Corner – How to discipline my kids

Q:  When I grew up spanking was a common form of discipline but it is taboo now.  Are spankings bad for kids? 

A. Great question!  There is a lot of discussion available online around spanking vs. non-spanking; the goal here is to consider a different perspective.  What changes when you …

Jan

4

Parenting Corner – My son was being tormented

Q: My 11-year old son was being tormented by a couple of girls for half the school year and I didn’t know until the Dean call me. I’m concerned he let it go this long and I didn’t know anything about it, what should I do?

A. Great question! It’s …

Dec

28

Parenting Corner – Raising kids gender neutral

Q:  I am a new parent and want to raise my children without gender specific roles — how do I do that in a world of Barbies and Legos?

A. Great question!  Remember nothing has any meaning until you give it meaning.  If you give a boy Barbies and a …

Dec

21

Parenting Corner – Making Amends

Q. We typically spend Christmas Eve with my parents but our relationship has become very strained, so this year I suggested to my kids we create new traditions.  Since they don’t know how tough it’s been with my parents they want to go to their grandparents.  Do I stay true …

Dec

19

Different Approaches to Parenting

We tend to parent based on our behavioral style, and not our child’s. But just like you don’t feed a cat and dog the same food even though they are both animals, children have different emotional requirements and need different approaches to parenting.…

Dec

14

Parenting Corner – Controlling video game usage

Q:  My elementary school children want to play videos games the minute they come home from school. I don’t think it’s healthy but believe they deserve a fun activity of their choice after sitting in class all day; do you have suggestions?

A. Great question! It’s easy for people to …