THE REALITY CHECK:
Referees giving parents lollipops at youth hockey games to stop them from yelling at their kids.
Teachers taking out insurance policies to defend themselves against parental lawsuits (“She gave my kid a B+ and ruined his Harvard chance!”)
Moms socially engineering kid “cliques to feature only the ‘best’ and leaving out other Moms.”
No kidding! These are the stories...
Last updated on March 15th, 2026 at 08:14 pm
In September of 2010, a poll by Pew Research found that the number of children being raised by their grandparents rose sharply since the start of the recession in 2007.
In fact, one in 10 grandparents were raising their children’s children. Statistics further show 2.9 million children or four percent of all U.S. children being raised by at least one...
Last updated on November 24th, 2025 at 06:17 pmLeaving our children for any reason (going back to work, etc.) is tough, but when we know they feel insecure it can be heartbreaking. Do know there are solutions you can do now to help ease the pain and help your young child feel more secure in your absence. The key is to slowly start implementing these tips in advance (potentially even several weeks before...
Last updated on April 14th, 2025 at 06:35 pmIs the “Middle Kid Syndrome” really a problem? Not if we apply the research.
Have more than two kids? Then I’m betting you’ve heard a few of these:
“It’s like I’m stuck in the middle.”
“But I don’t want to do things like my sister.”
“I want my own stuff not these hand me downs.”
“My coach always asks why I can’t play like...
Last updated on December 9th, 2024 at 12:45 amIt’s Christmas Day…or the first night of Chanukah…or maybe it’s Thanksgiving… and your family and guests are all gathered together at your table ready for the meal to begin, but you first want folks to share their blessings. Be honest. Which scenario would best depict your reaction when it’s your children’s turn to count their...
Last updated on September 7th, 2024 at 06:27 pmSeveral years ago I learned a Mommy Secret from my girlfriend about kids’ chores that I’ve never forgot. Cindy and I were busy chatting away when she announced to her kids: “Chore time!” As quick as a wink they jumped up from playing and scurried to their kitchen where they proceeded to unload dishes, and put clean ones in the cupboard. And they...
