There have been plenty of conversations about parenting during the pandemic. But what about the challenges of being a single parent in the age of lockdowns, economic crises, and social strife? Surely, this presents some very unique and daunting obstacles that linger even as vaccinations increase. Of course, single-parenting, in general, presents … [Read more...]

Social media is an excellent trickster. Every single day, it tells you tall tales. These deceptions are carefully designed to keep you wanting, comparing, and chasing. Who could be responsible for this conspiracy? Well… it could be the social media companies themselves or the advertisers. It could be the friends or followers. Sometimes, it’s you. … [Read more...]

We’re heading into spring 2021. As we progress into this year, we can now see that 2020 was not an anomaly. The many crises of last year either linger or have transformed into something new. Of course, this very much relates to the pandemic and the related mitigation tactics. But, as you know, there’s much more going on. Political turmoil … [Read more...]

Imagine working on a jigsaw puzzle in which the pieces keep changing size and color. Being the parent of a teen is often such a challenge. And in 2020, it’s more like working on that same jigsaw puzzle while running on a treadmill! Do the events of this year have you stretched to your parental limit? Your worries may include the adult concerns of … [Read more...]

Is it better to be your child’s parent or their friend? There are many parenting lessons in the movie "Eighth Grade," comedian Bo Burnham’s directorial film debut, which is a squirm-fest tour de force. Eighth grade is a painful life phase and movie Kayla, the main character, allows viewers to experience the self-involved cringe-inducing anxiety … [Read more...]

Tips for managing time for your children and time with your spouse—while managing your career Modern parenting can seem more like a sprint than a marathon—but a sprint where the finish line keeps moving! You and your spouse are trying to balance work responsibilities and responsibilities to your children, and then there’s your relationship. You … [Read more...]

  Trigger warnings and safe spaces. You may be wondering what in the world they are. This August 26, 2016 article in the New York Times about the University of Chicago’s welcome letter to incoming freshmen explains the terms. The article generated 1312 comments from readers before the comment section was closed. There are many other … [Read more...]

  “Helicopter Parents Learn College Is Time For A Landing,” by Nicole Dieker on www.nbcnews.com is a helpful look at how to adapt attachment parenting to the needs of older children. This ensures that parents launch their children into college life, rather than keeping them as dependent upon the parents as they were as high … [Read more...]