Parents are getting a lesson in how–and why–to say ‘No’ Do you kids suffer from discipline deficit disorder? (Hint: Symptoms include ‘the gimmes’ and a ‘me first’ attitude.) If you can’t say ‘No’ and stick to your guns, chances are they do, says psychologist David Walsh, whose recent book about the complaint has–to his shock–launched [...]
When my daughter went away to college I sent he ‘care packages’ at different holidays, before tests, etc. It’s always fun to get something in the mail these days, and especially fun when your roommates are envious!Care boxes can go a long way toward smoothing and soothing the ups and downs of college life.By CHANTAL [...]
What her son wants in his care package speaks volumes.By: Teryl ZarnowThey say you can tell a lot about a woman by what she carries inside her purse. You can also probably tell a lot about your child by what he requests inside his care packages. A new pair of flip-flops was the first thing [...]
September marks the start of the school season nationwide. As students head back to school, many will find that they experienced “Brain Drain” over their summer break. Whether or not you called this phenomenon “Brain Drain” or not, we’re sure you experienced it as a student. Remember the harsh reality of returning to school after [...]
After-school activities are seductive. They are promoted in their most attractive light whipping your child into their groups with a boundless enthusiasm that this is the best possible use of their time. Peer pressure adds to this, your child wants to do band because his best friend is, and all the cool kids play football, [...]