Family & Kids

5 Lessons for parenting in the digital age
- Family & Kids
- September 16, 2011
It is very important for parents to be aware of their children’s use of modern technology. Check out 5 lessons for parenting in the digital age, including the non-existent boundaries of technology, knowing when to cut it off, the difference between preference and addiction, focusing on technology that truly connects us to our kids, and
READ MORE
Parental counseling may help kids’ sleep
- Family & Kids
- September 14, 2011
According to a study from Australia, discussing sleep strategies with your children can help them settle into school with better nighttime routines. The study found that children tend to have better bedtime routines and fewer sleep problems when they have sleep-related consultations with parents. Pediatric sleep specialist Judy Mindell says, “Making sure your child goes
READ MORE
Taking the Dread Out of Phys Ed
- Family & Kids
- September 14, 2011
Gym teacher Tony Brant inspires her middle school students to make exercise an enjoyable and healthy habit. Brant emphasizes fun exercises and games that students can incorporate into their daily lives, and even has them keep an “activity log” with a goal of 60 minutes of exercise per day. This approach is becoming increasingly popular
READ MORE
Family matters: Divorce brings new parenting challenges
- Family & Kids
- September 14, 2011
As you know, divorce is something that affects many families today so it can be challenging for parents to figure out the best way to handle things for their children. Check out the answers to some common questions that divorced parents are facing, including how to handle dual household rules and dealing with communication issues.
READ MORE
School Curriculum Falls Short on Bigger Life Lessons
- Family & Kids
- September 10, 2011
Many child development experts are worried that the lessons children are learning in school won’t help them to succeed. These experts believe that the constant growing emphasis on academic performance and test scores prevents children from developing important life skills like self-control, motivation, focus and resilience, which are better indicators of long-term success than earning
READ MORE
Making Kids Work on Goals (And Not Just in Soccer)
- Family & Kids
- March 11, 2011
Students' ability to set goals is linked to higher grades, lower college-dropout rates and greater well-being in adulthood. A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology even showed that college students who wrote down their goals and the steps they would take to achieve them improved their grades and earned more credits than their fellow
READ MORE
Your Blackberry or Your Wife
- Family & Kids
- January 14, 2011
"Technology cleansing" — conscious removal of technology from certain areas of one's life — is prescribed as a marriage and family saver. The Wall Street Journal, 1/11/2011
READ MORE
Meet the Twiblings
- Family & Kids
- January 3, 2011
New reproductive technology is producing new kinds of families, leading to complex relationships and a range of complicated new emotions. Read the story of Melanie Thernstrom, an infertile 41-year old who used an egg donor, two gestational surrogates, and her husband's sperm to produce a son and, five days later, a daughter. The tale is
READ MORE
Google Launches Site to Teach Technology to Parents
- Family & Kids
- January 1, 2011
For anyone who has ever struggled to show mom how to upload photos or has spent an hour walking dad through changing his screensaver, relief is within reach. Google on Monday launched TeachParentsTech.org, a new Web site geared toward assisting those who need some help in the technology department. PCMag, 12/14/2010
READ MORE
Is a ‘Gap Year’ Right for Your Family?
- Family & Kids
- January 1, 2011
As college-admission letters roll in over the next few months, how can parents tell whether heading off to campus is the right move for a teen? The idea of high-school grads taking a “gap year” to try out potential careers or broaden their horizons before college is drawing increasing attention. The Wall Street Journal, 12/28/2010
READ MORE
Documentary captures pressure on students to succeed
- Family & Kids
- January 1, 2011
Schools across the country have been holding screenings of “Race to Nowhere,’’ a film that has been inspiring conversations about the effect on children of high expectations to succeed. The documentary seems to suggest that teachers, coaches, and parents should seriously consider refraining from pushing kids too hard to succeed, as the pressure can have
READ MORE
How Families Use Technology to Ease the Work-Family Juggle
- Family & Kids
- December 9, 2010
Several websites are mentioned with services which can help families get themselves organized. The Wall Street Journal, 12/7/2010
READ MORE
Homework Helpers: Helicopter Parenting?
- Family & Kids
- December 1, 2010
Too busy to make sure your kids complete their homework? A new profession has sprung up to come to your family's aid. The Wall Street Journal, 12/1/2010
READ MORE