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Family Bloopers Should Be Savored, Preserved for Later
We all make mistakes as parents but family bloopers from a child’s early years can provide laughter and lessons many years later.
Preserving Childhood Innocence by Burying the Unfortunate
Several years ago, we had a cat. He was sleek, moved effortlessly, and annoyed us to no end. In fact, […]
Parent-Athlete Sideline Coaching Requires ‘Skills,’ Buckets of Diet Soda
I’m an expert in every sport. Which is really great because I have to tell my kid what to do when the ball does something.
We Soar Like Hawks for Our Children, Hoping They Follow on the Wind
I won’t see these hawks when their nestlings hatch. But I see their love for them now, don’t I? I see it in the flaps and dives of these two parents.
Next-Level Love Children Provide Makes Us All Better
Even as I experience this unconditional, all-consuming love, I don’t get it. But it’s by far the most powerful force I’ve ever experienced.
Validate Teen Girls’ Views Even When You’re Not Seeing Eye to Eye
New book: Actively empathizing with our teen daughters’ distress is not only effective, it’s also far superior to the alternative of offering reassurance.