A classic story by Langston Hughes illustrates the choice between punishment and discipline that we must make for our kids’ growth.
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Dad’s Group of Father Friends Negate Butterfly Effect
Expressing emotion to other men is not something that comes naturally to me. That’s where my dad’s group helped when I needed it most.
Optimistic Parenting: Change ‘Oh, No! to ‘Oh, Well’ for More Upbeat Kids
Is your family generally optimistic? In today’s anxiety-inducing culture, optimism can be elusive — especially for kids. Fortunately, a new […]
Adventurous Eaters Club Wants Kids to Explore Kitchen, Play with Food
Forget the mac and cheese. The Adventurous Eaters Club, a cookbook by actor Misha Collins and his wife, aims to diversify your child’s eating habits.
Parenting Mantras I Learned from Author Toni Morrison
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison taught me two parenting mantras that I try to practice daily: light up and know when to stop.
Little Library Can Have a Big Impact on Your Neighborhood
The low-tech pleasure a free “little library” in your neighborhood offers children might leave them with great memories and a lifetime love of reading.