Remember spontaneously going out with friends on a Friday night? Me neither. Because we are now deep in the parenting routine.
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Parental Calendar Filled By Our Children’s Busy Lives
The calendar days once filled with dinner dates and weekend getaways are now a smorgasbord of kids’ birthday parties and sports practices.
Introverted Teen? Upside to Not Being Life of the Party
Extroversion gets all the good press, but being an introverted teen has positives, too. The key: finding balance between the extremes.
Quitting Team Not an Option Because Participation is More Valuable
Does a child quitting a sports team set them up for a lifetime of giving up when things don’t quite go their way? This dad says yes.
Unscheduled Summer Brings Some Shame, Some Boredom, Much Joy
just as I began to feel bad for my no-camp kids, I listened to your many plans a little closer. I hear exhaustion in your voice already. So once the shame subsides, I’m looking forward to an unscheduled summer around the house — together.
Overscheduled Children Miss Enjoying Life’s Sidelines
A child’s schedule can fill up quickly. How do you decide which activities make the cut?