Tag: parenting

Children are asked to write a wish list for gifts they hope to get each holiday season. They are told to focus on their...

"You're wearing THAT to school?" How often has this become the morning battle between you and your teenager? It seems almost impossible to speak...

Two years ago, my younger child (almost nine years old at the time) came out to me as nonbinary. That wasn’t the first time...

It’s that time of year. The leaves are starting to turn, there’s a chill in the air, and every road you drive down boasts...

It’s so much easier to be your best self on vacation. Your responsibilities are usually relegated to fun and relaxation. Maybe that’s what I...

It's 10 a.m. on a Saturday, and I have a two-year-old slung on my hip while my three-year-old and six-year-old each wrap themselves around...

The first time you have a baby, every person you meet wants to give you their opinion on raising your child. They want to...

Dinnertime can be defined in many ways. It can be a time to connect with family, try a new recipe for the first time,...

I know as a teacher, I’m not supposed to say this, but I love September. I think of that old Staples commercial where the...

There’s a line that I often hear in my work as a psychotherapist for families of children classified as special needs. It’s a refrain...