School refusal is something I never thought my own son would struggle with. Starting this coming September, my son is supposed to enter kindergarten at five years old. But the truth is, he is genuinely terrified of going to school. He is a little boy born at the very end of the year, so he … Read more
I used to think raising a cooperative learner would come naturally if I just followed the right parenting rules. I am often told by friends and neighbors that I am lucky to have a child who actually cooperates with learning. People assume it is just natural luck, or that my son was simply born with … Read more
Six months ago, getting my 14-year-old son to do anything around the house felt like a daily argument. He was slipping into that prickly, unreachable phase of adolescence. He spent most of his time outside of school locked in his room, playing video games with his headphones on. His shoes were usually left somewhere between … Read more
When it comes to respecting teen privacy, I had to learn my lesson the hardest way possible. To any parent reading this right now, I have a simple plea: please never let your cheap curiosity destroy the trust that took your child years to build. It happened on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. My daughter left … Read more
I always thought staying together for the kids was protecting my family. But for over four years, my husband and I lived like total strangers under the same roof. Our marriage was dead in the water, but we kept up the appearance of a functional family because of our thirteen-year-old son. He has mild autism, … Read more
Have you ever compared a child raised in a home filled with harsh criticism and shouting to one who receives thoughtful words of encouragement for kids at the right moments? The difference in their confidence and spirit is heartbreakingly clear. I’ll be honest—I used to be the parent who snapped and criticized whenever my child … Read more
Need a quick way to keep the kids entertained at the dinner table without handing them an iPad? Or maybe you’re stuck in traffic on a long road trip and need a fun way to pass the time? We put together 30 clever riddles for kids and parents to solve together! Some are super easy … Read more
If you’ve been wondering how to get your teen son to open up, you’re not alone. One day, your little boy is telling you every detail about what happened at school, and the next, you’re lucky if you get a one-word answer. That was exactly what happened in our house when my son started seventh … Read more
Having a rebellious teenage daughter has been one of the hardest parts of parenting I’ve faced. It’s almost 1:00 AM, and I’m exhausted. I just walked out of my teenage daughter’s room after another argument, and I’m still too angry to sleep. I never thought I’d reach a point where I wouldn’t know how to … Read more