"Kids learn what they live. They don't come into the world knowing about respect, responsibility, gratitude, or self-control. They need to experience what those things look and feel like, and [...]
"How do you connect with your child after you've been apart? Do your eyes light up? Do your face and voice show how excited you are to see him? Do you put aside all other distractions and focus [...]
"No, I haven’t lost my mind. This post is all about saying the “S” word to your kids. Many people would disagree with me, but I sincerely believe our kids need to hear it and they need to hear [...]
"...the ultimate goal of parenting is to raise adults. Every parent – whether they realize it or not – has ideas about the kind of adult they hope to send out into the world..."
'“You’re too sensitive.”
“Lighten up.”
“Can’t you take a joke?”
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of one of these comments, you know it can make you feel even worse than the joke that was [...]