I remember when pointing out a train in the distance intrigued everyone. It was our family’s version of a rainbow. But rainbows fade.
School Breaks: Precious Time Parents, Children Shouldn’t Waste
How many times have you heard someone whose children are all grown up say they didn’t spend enough time with their kids when they were little?
Merry Christmas from the Perspective of Growing up Jewish
Even though I’m Jewish, I find Christmas has some wonderful aspects to it that even those of us who don’t celebrate it can love and enjoy.
Summer Camp Decisions Made Easy: Stay at Home
Summer camp to us meant playing ball in the streets, occasional trips to the area pool, and watching a lot of TV. We occasionally got bored. But that’s OK.
Ban Homework? Studies Say Yes; This Parent Says No
Recent studies support a call to ban homework in elementary school. However, homework can help a child learn responsibility as well as just plain learn.
The Slow, Grow Up for Me and My Son
“I’m a man now,” said my son. He deliberately said it in a deeper voice than is his usual. He knew what he said wasn’t true.