“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin Ph.D., British anthropologist and science writer Every day we’re inundated with information and often from two opposing sides. So how do we teach
While my kids were growing up, I never ceased to be amazed by the damage such little tots could cause to my possessions and home. Over the years, I’ve raised several large and giant breed dogs from puppyhood including a
Oh, the chore wars. How I remember those days all too well, and the shock that struck every time I looked into my kids’, and particularly my son’s, bedrooms. There’d be mounds of clothes strewn about the room, toys and
Oh, the memories this dredges up. Although my kids didn’t have difficulty understanding their homework, attention issues and poor time management skills made for endless homework battles while my kids were growing up. So if your child has a learning
How to Recognize Bullying – and Stop it Dead in its Tracks The recent video of Keaton, the 11-year-old Tennessee boy who’s endured repeated bullying and teasing about his nose is just one more example of a problem that’s
Amid our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of the little things we can do to make the world a kinder, gentler place. Thinking back to all the responsibilities of raising kids, not to mention trying to balance