Tag Archives: parenting
A Real Village Moment
When we first moved to Texas in 2007, I was starting a new job on Monday and had no childcare for my five children, who ranged in age from 10 to 2. I was panicking. My husband and I didn’t know anyone … Continue reading
The conversations
Parents don’t merely create children. They must also be responsible, guiding hands for their children. Giving a troubled teen a weapon that spins bullets like a shredder through its target, to help their child calm down, is not the act … Continue reading
Concerned
I am not sure what to do about a potentially abused kid. Last night, my 9-year-old son told me about a girl in his class who told him about how her mother treats her. He described verbal abuse, spanking for … Continue reading
Parenting
Nothing requires an adult child to have a relationship with a parent beyond their own desire for that relationship. While prior generations of parents could rely on cultural prescriptions around duty, obligation and loyalty to ensure contact, today’s youth are … Continue reading
Finish Your Homework
Do you recall coming home from school and feeling like you really needed to go outside and play a bit before settling into homework, but your request to go outside before homework was frowned upon? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 