Every child will tell a few lies at some point. Generally speaking, this is not something to panic about. Still, it’s also not something to ignore. At any age, a child's tendency to play fast and loose with the truth is an opportunity for you to have an important conversation.  Before you react, pay attention. Keep an eye out for new or unusual … [Read more...]

Among the countless challenges of the past year or so, parenting obligations are certainly high on the list. It’s not as if things were simple before the lockdowns. But the last 15 months have certainly raised the stakes. There’s a good chance you’ve been working from home. Then you have the possibility of either having to transition back to the … [Read more...]

In the age of social media, gestures are often mistaken for progress. For example, consider the recent discussions about racism. Sustainable social change is not created by profile pictures or memes. If history teaches us anything it’s that justice is a marathon, not a sprint. Hence, one of the most powerful steps you can take is to plant … [Read more...]

There are many, many forms of grief. When you experience pregnancy loss, it is no less a loss than any death in the family. However, in this case, it is also the loss of innocence, a season of life that once seemed natural and inevitable. Suddenly your potential parenting future is up in the air. All of your plans ripped away. All the sweet moments … [Read more...]

Teenagers can be mighty adaptable — within reason. The events of the past year or so have stretched everyone to their limits. For teens, this has meant the loss of a crucial year of growing, learning, and bonding. Their rhythm has been disrupted. They’ve undergone unexpected adjustments. Life, in many ways, feels like it’s been turned upside down. … [Read more...]

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...]

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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...]