There’s always a certain amount of danger when you start letting your kids walk to school alone, stay home alone, or go to their friends’ houses. Danger lurks everywhere, and children themselves are rather unpredictable; they may suddenly cross the street because something on the other side has caught their attention. The world has its […]
Autonomy and responsibility
How to navigate the transition to teenagehood
Sometimes, it’s the most subtle things that let you know that your baby is slipping away. It’s in the way they stop needing hugs, or in how they say, “stop mom, you’re embarrassing me”. Sometimes, it’s in the way they say, “I’ve got this”. Those three words totally threw me off. I had been preparing […]
How to deal with a lazy child
How do you deal with a “lazy child”? Many parents have to deal with this question almost every day for the simple reason that children are among the world’s most terrible procrastinators. Having to repeat instructions over and over again – without getting anywhere – often leads to frustration, and that frustration can lead you […]
Qualities of a good parent: 28 things you need to stop doing
Ten things you can start doing today to make your child ready for school
Emma has a hard time listening and following through on instructions. She constantly appears to be daydreaming and has trouble focusing and concentrating. Benjamin can’t keep still. He often starts things and leaves them midway, and he becomes angry and aggressive whenever things do not go his way. Despite starting school a year ago, Mia […]