Cliques among children typically begin forming between the third, fourth and fifth grades and usually settle in around the sixth grade. No parent wants her
Growing up, I always wondered how my mother managed to accumulate so much “stuff.” Our house seemed to be filled with the toys my sisters
My ten-year-old son Brendan agonizes over his Halloween costumes for weeks in advance. This summer, after watching all six Star Wars episodes, he decided to
Considering the innumerable parenting books I’ve read and parenting workshops I’ve attended, I should be a perfect parent. I’m not. I’ve been a parent long
As parents, we have been hearing for years about the many benefits of family dinner. Research shows that children who routinely enjoy meals with their
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by Christina Katz Goal setting with your child We are living in an age of constant interruption. So when it comes to setting and accomplishing
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The national and local news have been filled with stories about alleged child abuse, sometimes involving famous people or those in high profile positions. This
