Adventures in Parenting

I grew up listening to Michael Jackson.  I’ll Be There, Ben, ABC, those oldies were my favorites.
Having grown up listening to him as part of the Jackson 5 before the days of MTV and his biggest hit Thriller, I always pictured Michael Jackson as a little kid, just a cute little kid.
But with his incredible [...]

Our old VCR just broke down. Are we the only ones who still own one of those dinosaurs? Ahhh…It has served us well, playing our collection of Disney Classics on VHS tapes - (Snow White, Fantasia, The Prince and the Pauper - I love those! Now that these are available on DVD, the tapes are [...]

Every summer, my kids and I set lofty goals. We vow to learn a new language, clean up the garage, clear up that closet, try new recipes, exercise more…
While we certainly never finish everything on our list, our attempts at our goals helped us accomplish more than if we didn’t set any goals.
This summer, I [...]

A reader asks, “What do I do with my kids when they complain that they’re bored?”
Does it irk you when kids say, “I’m bored!”?
While substituting a 4th grade class, a girl came up to me during recess and said, “I’m bored!” I looked at her and said, “And your point is…?” My sarcasm was lost [...]

The flowers shops are packed on Mother’s Day; the phone lines are overloaded on Mother’s Day.
Father’s Day? It doesn’t set any records.
Dads are usually not the sentimental type, they are not the squeaky wheel that gets the grease. But of course, they would love some attention too, on Father’s Day.
Here are a few suggestions on [...]

What are your biggest concerns for your children in high school?
My daughter is looking forward to starting high school in September. Since our local high school is rather large with almost 3,000 students, she is concern with being able to find her classes, navigating the complicated registration process, and keeping up with the academic demands.
From [...]

Why are kids so addicted to computer and video games? Can’t they see it’s a waste of time?
In today’s podcast, we will hear  - from kid’s point of view - why they play hours on end.
My guest is my friend Dan Sutoyo. He’s been a serious gamer for over 10 years. He recently quit playing, [...]

How do I handle separation anxiety?
Is there anything I can do to make sure my baby grows up with a healthy self-esteem?
What do I do when my toddler bites another child?
How do I get my 2-year-old off the bottle?
What do I help my child through grief and loss?
If you have these and other questions about [...]