Thursday
Nov082012
How can we get our kids to have fun on a hike?
We've always loved the outdoors, but for the past year we have stopped hiking at all because our kids are such a pain when we try . . .
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Jul072011
Our 5 year old is wetting his pants at school!
Every fall, after school has been in session for a few weeks, I start to get calls from parents about their children coming home with wet underwear. Here is what they say . . .
Tuesday
Sep282010
At what age can we take our child out trick-or-treating for Halloween?
We've been invited to several parties this year, but Brian is only three-and-a half and I think he's kind of young. At the same time, a lot of his friends (and ours) will be going. What's the right time for this sort of thing?
Sunday
Apr042010
Summer is coming, camps are beckoning . . .
How busy do children need to be? Should summer be a boost or a break? Meg's thoughts . . .
Tuesday
Dec152009
Holiday greed--it’s just too much!
I used to enjoy getting ready for the holidays, but as our family has grown I feel as though the emphasis on gift giving is overwhelming me. We have three children . . .
Wednesday
Oct282009
Should a kindergartner have homework?
Our daughter is in kindergarten and is expected to do homework every night. This seems silly to us, but we don't want to make a fuss with the teacher this early in the year. Should a kindergartner…
Tuesday
Oct202009
Kindergarten: Is your child “ready”?
Every year, in late fall, some parents look at their four-year-olds and think to themselves, "Is this child really going to be able to go to kindergarten next year?" Four-year-olds are often very busy testing limits, refusing to follow directions…
Tuesday
Sep292009
Our son still wets the bed.
Our son Jeremy wets the bed at night, even when he uses the toilet right before going to sleep. He's six now and he's been toilet trained during the day for years. It's frustrating for us because we'd like to be done with diapers…
Tuesday
Sep292009
Does my child have ADHD?
Emily is almost six. Lately, she has been acting up in her kindergarten class. The teacher says she doesn’t always pay attention, she doesn’t finish her work, and she's often fidgety and overactive. Could she have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?