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It’s Ok To Let Our Kids Settle For “Good Enough”
When it comes to my kids, one of the things that stresses me out is this whole idea of specializing.Since my daughter was four or five, I’ve watched as many of her friends have streamlined their focus on piano or guitar, on club soccer or volleyball teams, on ice skating or acting or singing or swimming or tennis or dance. The stakes seem to get really high really fast – weekend tournaments in Las …
How To Reduce Math Homework Struggles
Every child has strengths and weaknesses, and it is important to help them with the subjects they find challenging while allowing them to flourish subjects they have a more natural affinity for. When a child struggles with homework it can be particularly frustrating for all involved but there are strategies to help! Math tends to…
Life Lessons My Daughter Learned in Preschool
I simply cannot believe my little preemie is about to enter her last year of preschool. Where did these past four years go? She started school in Pre-K 2, going a few hours a week. The Pre-K 4 kids had always looked so big to me. It was so hard to believe my baby would one day seem so big. It is amazing how much she has grown.
Banish the Bride-zilla: Tips for Managing Weddding Stress
Everyone knows that between the two who are betrothed, brides hold a special place in a wedding. To be sure, grooms count for something, but let’s face it — they’re only sharing top billing with their beloved.
My Son’s First Kiss
I have to confess: I was a witness to my teenage son’s first kiss, and it was bizarre, to say the very least. There he was, pulling the girl close to him with one hand, tenderly caressing her jawline with the other… and then, the kiss.