Posts for Parenting

Could your kids survive on American Idol?

I’m not talking about having enough talent… I’m talking about being able to handle the criticism.  Those judges can be pretty harsh.  One night they’r… read more

Have you told your kids not to talk to strangers?

Well, actually the concept of “stranger” can be confusing to children, so instead, teach them to recognize unsafe situations. Warn against adults who … read more

Is your child near-sighted?

The other day, my son tried on my reading glasses.  “Wow!” he said, “I can see really good up close, but far away—it’s blurry.”  That made me think . … read more

What are your kids listening to?

Recently, I asked my son for his iPod so I could check out the songs he was listening to.  I Googled the lyrics for the songs, and most were just fine… read more

What are the odds that your child cheats?

My kids have said to me, “Dad, everybody cheats at school!”  Well, it may not be everybody, but a recent survey says three out of four high school stu… read more