International Women’s Day 2012
International Women’s Day 2012 has me thinking about the desire all parents have to give our kids the best. It connects us. Where it seems to fall apart, on so many levels, is how each of us chooses to define that.
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Documentary photographer Darcy Padilla
The Julie Project is a powerful piece. Reminds me of many brave women I’ve worked with over the years. http://www.darcypadilla.com/index.html
High Quality Compliments!
by Esther Jantzen, guest poster Children thrive when grown-ups point out their good qualities and the things they are doing
Am I An Old Fuddy Duddy?
Parenting coach asks whether common parenting practices trade away our children’s future success. Are electronics chipping away at important life skills such as literacy and emotional intelligence?
My child? A bully?!! Part 1
Many anti-bullying interventions set kids up for greater isolation and risk additional harm. Taking a look at the other end of the equation may set teens up to for more successful interactions — both in family life and at school.
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A Quiz for Parents: What are they REALLY Learning?
Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment from school. He’s very excited about it and puts in