They're only 9 years old, but these girls and boys from around the world offer keen insight into how gender shapes destiny.
You’ll notice that hair drifts around the house, even into the parts that your dog is barred from. Do robot vacuum cleaners pick up dog hair? I am a big fan of robot vacuum cleaners. And there have come down in price significantly in recent years. Emptying the robot vacuum bin is ...
When I was a kid, the idea of spending hours at a museum was enough for me to demand that someone “gag me with a spoon.” Yet, time and time again, I find myself offering the same “we should go to the museum” pleas to my own kids and then being surpri
If your adult child lives at home with you and has made no move to save up for a place of his own, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Is he planning to stay here forever?” The truth is, sometimes older kids do get comfortable back home. It takes a lot of pressure off the...
Having the other person conform to our desires so we will love them is manipulation, not love. Focusing on “what’s in it for me” is a death knell for true love. Yet, as mothers, we sometimes forget that in our relating to our adult children. When we can view them with some deta...
(2)If the weather is fine, we’ll go. If it is not fine, we’ll notgo. → If the weather is fine, we’ll go. If not, not. 如果天气好,我们就去;如果天气不好,我们就不去了。 (3)She could have applied fo...
DON'T assume he's suffering Parents’ concerns about height can be based on a misperception that short kids — particularly boys — have a harder time socially, emotionally or behaviourally. While it’s true they might get teased, it’s not necessarily a big deal to the kids. In fact, ...
Being responsive means attending to your child’s emotional needs. Acknowledge and validate their big feelings. Let them know they are seen and heard. 2. Prioritize Parent-Child Relationship A strong parent-child relationship forms a solid foundation in child development. A close, positive relationsh...
When learning about environmental concerns and climate change, it can be easy to feel like the problem is too big to tackle. Let your kids know it isn’t their problem to solve alone. We all have to work together but you value their contribution because they are creative thinkers. Remind ...
However, this isn't your only option as a consignor. Another place to sell your children's items is at a local consignment sale. These sales are usually a few days long and happen a couple times a year. They often allow you to set your own prices. The person running the consign...