Separation anxiety for children can start very early in life. It can start when they are as young as a few months but usually begins around 2 or 3. No, they aren't ready to take the car and get groceries. But they are gradually beginning to learn the … [Read more...] about Why Summer Camp is Good for Kids
As much as it might be hard for parents to let go, we do actually want our kids to be independent. Teenagers definitely want to be independent. Before my son moved to college I had a conversation with him about the challenges that are ahead … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do With Your College Student On Move-In Day
In about 2 weeks my son will be moving into his dorm room and begin his freshman year in college. For parents, it's been years since they've been college or they may not have gone at all. This makes it difficult to make sure your student is well … [Read more...] about 10 Dorm Room Necessities
It's been a long time since I've thought about college. But with my son preparing for his senior high of high school, my wife and I are once again thinking about college applications, scholarships, and whether it's better to live on or off … [Read more...] about 4 Steps You NEED To Do When Preparing A High School Student For College
Parents sometimes have a hard time letting go of their children. It's hard to watch them grow into young adults, require less of their parents, and become more independent. Most children seem in a hurry to spread their wings, but sometimes … [Read more...] about Parenting: You’ll Be Amazed At What Kids Can Do On Their Own
When my son got his first part time job earlier this year, I toyed with discontinuing his weekly allowance. I never acted on that impulse, so my son has continued to earn a sum of money each week for completing assigned responsibilities. One of those … [Read more...] about When Kids Disobey: Punishment, or Dock Their Allowance?
Image courtesy of samuiblue at FreeDigitalPhotos.net My sixteen year old son has been driving for about five months now. He's been the primary driver of our car during that time. In fact, I can probably count on my fingers how many times I've … [Read more...] about Parenting : Take Pride In Your Ride
My son informed me that he and his friends were talking and had hatched a plan in which they all purchased airsoft gear, and then played with them in a small forest of trees in near our home. Airsoft guns are like the old style BB guns, … [Read more...] about Be The Good Parent, Not The Cool Parent
