Parents Can Advocate for Reading As A Civil Right
What if we reframed children learning to read as a civil right? Would that change how schools teach our children, particularly the 1.6 million kids in the U.S. with dyslexia? On Friday, I went to the premiere of the documentary “Left Behind”. The documentary follows a group of mothers of dyslexic kids in New York […]
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Passion vs. Career: How to Help Your Child Follow Both
We all want to see our child follow their passons and achieve their goals. But what if they are passionate about something we don’t understand? What if their goals don’t align with our goals for them? Margot Machol Bisnow – Author and mother of 2 entre …
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Encouraging Good Grades Without Pressuring Your Kids
Excessive academic pressure can damage a child’s confidence and well-being. Parents play a crucial role in encouraging growth without stress.
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You Shouldn’t Opt Out of Fatherhood
Feeling unsure doesn’t mean you’re failing – it means you care. Fatherhood isn’t about perfection, but presence, growth, and showing up one day at a time.
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What Grit Looks Like In A Kid
This is what grit in a kid looks like. Nothing forced. No tutors. No coaches. No overbearing parent. Just desire and opportunity. My youngest daughter has been an indifferent ice skater, content to slide around with a green-plastic frame. She doesn’t fall. She goes pretty fast. But she really isn’t skating. She’s sliding. And that’s […]
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What A Unique Summer Camp Can Teach About Empathy
Over 6 million children will lose a parent or sibling before they turn 18 years old. It’s a large number, but a lonely lot. Sara Deren, who married into a summer camp family, has been working to reduce their isolation. Her Experience Camps has now help …
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3 Tips For Helping Your Child Through Grief
When children grieve, they look to us for safety, clarity, and reassurance. You don’t need perfect words – just honesty, patience, and presence.
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How to Childproof Your Home for a Newly Active Toddler
Toddlers are fearless explorers – but your home doesn’t have to be a danger zone. Simple safety tweaks can protect your little one while letting them roam and learn.
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Letting Your Child Win vs. Teaching Them How to Lose
Playing games with your kids comes with an unexpected parenting decision: do you let them win, or teach them how to lose? A dad reflects on finding the balance that builds confidence, resilience, and grace.
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What If Video Games Aren’t Killing Your Kids’ Minds?
There are outdoor sports like football, soccer and tennis. And there are eSports like Fortnite and League of Legends. As parents, should…
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All Siblings Fight. When Has It Gone Too Far?
Are sibling behaviors like pushing, intimidating just harmless rivalry? When does that rivalry go too far and become aggression? Should…
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How Dads Can Help Their Tweens and Teens: 5 Ways
Tweens can be moody. Teens can be withdrawn. As a father, you have a role to play in helping them through these periods of growth and…
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