It started out as an ordinary Saturday. My daughter and I ate pancakes and sausage with Dora the Explorer and sang along to Spanglish songs. … More
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: Survey Finds Half of Parents Steal Money from Their Kids
Uh-oh, Mommy, do you need a time out? According to the Daily Mail, you’re probably in the majority of parents who have been very naughty—they’ve been stealing money from their children…. More
Why Your Timeouts Don’t Work
Different parents discipline their kids differently, but one of the most popular methods a lot of parents agree on is the timeout. … More
Will Jaden Smith Become Emancipated Minor?
With the lead-up to After Earth, his movie with his famous dad, Jaden Smith has been busy. He performed at Rip the Runway, released a clothing line, and appeared at the Kids’ Choice Awards. But is he ready to be a grown up? … More
Mom, Mommy, Deborah: Does it Make a Difference What Your Children Call You?
In her essay, Why I Don’t Want My Kids to Call Me Mom she speaks of her roles as both “Mom” and “Ms. Eva” (the title which she prefers from her son) being two different people. … More
Parenting Before Parole: 15 Ways to Help Children Deal with the Incarceration of a Parent
In many of the classes I teach, young mothers are frequently co-parenting with partners who have a criminal history or are currently incarcerated… More
Dad Beats the Mess Out of Daughters for Twerking on Camera. Was He Right?
Recently, someone uploaded a video to YouTube of a father disciplining his daughters with corporal punishment because he found they’d created their own video—of themselves twerking…. More
How Your Parents’ Faults Affect Your Parenting
A funny thing happened to me when I turned 25. I think I noticed it when I first started freelancing and excitedly told my father he could read my work at www.insertblogname.com… More
Are These Parents Pushing Their Kids Too Hard?
Part of a parent’s job is to encourage a child’s passions. But when does encouragement end and forcing begin?… More
