Look, I am a parent. My kids are approaching the age where they know and understand what phones are, and that phones are AWESOME. As a parent, knowing the problems that phones cause for ME as an adult, I am nervous about putting the same device in their hands. But IF my child were to … Read more
That teenage ritual, obtaining their driver’s license. You remember those days, carefree, and able to go where the road took you. Of course, with some limitations! If you have a teen driver in your home you’re more than likely reliving those moments. At the same time, you are probably riveted with fear. Not just for … Read more
As a parent, we want to see our kids succeed. But honestly, let’s admit to ourselves, that it only gets harder with age. For years we build up our relationships with our children. It’s a tedious but rewarding labor of love. However, none of us are infallible. Not us, and not our children. We all … Read more
Your teenager wants a smartwatch. Or maybe you want a smartwatch for your teenager. You’re weighing the pros and cons. While these devices are fashionable accessories that may help keep an eye on your child, there are also some risks. In this article, we are discussing smartwatches from the parents’ point of view. We’ll lay … Read more
High school. Two little words that bring out nostalgia in some, yet regret over awkward adolescence for others. Let’s face it. High school is not easy for anyone. Still, it is a rite of passage. It marks a time when we (and now our children) slip from child to young adult. It’s a personal age … Read more
He’s at the thirty, the twenty, the ten … touchdown! And the crowd goes wild! That is, when all goes well in high school sports. Pick the game, you know the experience we feel as parents. We place our children on pedestals when it comes to high school sports. For many, it’s more than a … Read more
Building a solid credit history is a valuable asset for any person. This is doubly the case for a young person, who is otherwise distrusted by banks, insurance companies, even their own parents. After all, the best way to get credit is to have credit. And how can one get credit without credit? Parents can … Read more
Teenage years are some of the most challenging for both child and parent. The one thing a teen wants more than anything is to be accepted by their peer group. They want to be attractive to the object of their affections in the romantic scene. Teen braces are often a roadblock to those goals. Braces … Read more
While there is a broad spectrum of normal, there is a general expectation of when and how you’ll see language speech and listening development in kids. Below, I have written out a rough estimate of what will occur, and when. Remember, these are the milestones. Children will reach these in their own time, in their … Read more
