Social Skills

While the Cat's Away: What to Do When a Family Member Travels

Posted March 9, 2010 - 19:22 by Lain Ehmann

Relationships

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Whether your spouse is on the road for business, an older sibling is heading off for sleep-away camp, or an ever-present grandparent goes on an extended trip, even a temporary break-up in the family unit can make things scary for the little ones left behind.

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Guns at Starbucks: How do you explain that?

Posted March 9, 2010 - 05:11 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Culture

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If I see a gun in the coffeehouse, the pizza place, or the playground, I'm taking my kids far, far away. How about you?

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Chatroulette: One More Reason to Freak Out

Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Culture

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The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.

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Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?

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Warning: Dangerous Foods Ahead

Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:18 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Culture, Nutrition, Allergies

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Scour your pantry and empty the fridge: Time Magazine has put out a list of the ten most dangerous foods. Chances are, you won't find many of these lurking on your kitchen shelves. But don't worry: this mama has got you covered.

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Sex Education: How Much Is Too Much?

Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:44 by Sierra Black

Sex Ed

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Even I was a little taken aback at a Houston Press article about a recent sex ed pep talk kids at a local middle school received.

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Miley Cyrus’s Little Sister Is NOT Designing Kiddie Lingerie, Only Pole Dancing

Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:33 by Lela Davidson

Culture, Sex Ed

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So what if Miley Cyrus' sister Noah is not actually designing kiddie lingerie, as rumored. The truth surrounding the myth is disturbing enough.

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Tweens on Facebook: Points to Ponder

Posted February 22, 2010 - 05:57 by Lela Davidson

Culture

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Are your kids ready for Facebook? Will you let them lie about their age to create a profile? Where's the handbook on this stuff?

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Same Sex Parents Raising Well-Adjusted Kids

Posted February 22, 2010 - 05:50 by Lela Davidson

Health, Relationships

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A new report could lend support to same-sex couples hoping to adopt. It aggregates existing research that confirms that gender has no impact on the quality of parenting.

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Flying with Kids? Beware!

Posted February 20, 2010 - 04:55 by Sierra Black

Culture

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This has not been a banner week for airline travel. The headlines have been peppered with incidents of airline staff and TSA agents being rude, imperious and sometimes downright abusive to passengers. Many of them involve families with young children.

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Highly Sensitive Kids Thrive In A Supportive Environment

Posted February 17, 2010 - 03:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Social Skills

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Sensitive kids can have a rough time, but can also thrive and grow into strong, confident and capable people in the right environment.

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Tips For Eating Out With Young Children

Posted February 17, 2010 - 03:00 by Debbie Dragon

Social Skills, Etiquette

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Eating out with young children can be a daunting experience. Will your child behave or will they have a meltdown in the middle of your meal? Will they throw their food at the person sitting next to you? Here are some ideas to make eating out with your child a little easier.

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Childless House Guests in the Kid Zone

Posted February 12, 2010 - 07:45 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Home Life, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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It can make or break a friendship if you can’t communicate about all the mishaps waiting in the wings when a childless friend comes to call. So here it goes — my list of things to tell your buddy before you start freaking out and they start thinking you are from another planet.

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Lessons in Parenting: Teenagers Actually Do Listen To Us

Posted February 10, 2010 - 12:24 by Fred Lee

Safety, Chores, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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It may not seem like it, but teenagers are not only listening to their parents, but they even appreciate and value their presence.

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The Duggars: How Many Is Too Many?

Posted February 10, 2010 - 02:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Conceiving, Pregnancy, Etiquette, Relationships

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are parents to 19 children with no current plans to stop adding to their brood. How many kids are too many? And why do we care?

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The First Lady on Fat: In Defense of Michelle Obama's Weight Comments

Posted February 5, 2010 - 14:01 by Sonja Stewart

Health, Etiquette, Nutrition, Healthcare

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Michelle Obama has received a lot of bad press for her recent comments on her daughter's weight. I took a look at what she actually said, versus the rumors. Now, you can tell me if she was out of line.

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Teaching Abstinence-Only Leads to Pregnancy

Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Lela Davidson

Pregnancy, Sex Ed, High School

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Just say no. When it comes to sex education, preaching abstinence isn't working. For the first time in a long time, teen pregnancy rates are rising. Experts agree the fault lies with abstinence only sex-ed.

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Disciplining Other People’s Kids

Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Regardless of the type of social activity, parents have to deal with one another’s children. And like our own, kids will sometimes misbehave. What do you do when children misbehave in your presence?

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Children’s Media Consumption on the Rise

Posted January 25, 2010 - 18:26 by Lela Davidson

Culture

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Your children may be spending more time consuming media than you spending at work. With new opportunities literally at their fingertips every day, how do you limit the flow?

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Communication Edition

Posted January 22, 2010 - 14:00 by Lain Ehmann

Relationships

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If money is the root of all evil, good communication may be the root of peace in our families! Here's our round-up of the best parenting blogs have to offer on the topic of communication with kids of all ages.

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