Your mom didn’t have 37 parenting experts in her pocket telling her she was doing it wrong. She had one pediatrician who said, “They’ll be
Every parent has that instinct. The quiet certainty that “not my kid” will stumble into the worst of what’s online. But today’s reality is different.
Quick check. How many times have you picked up your phone today? If you’re like most adults, you’ve already checked it within five minutes of
“Why can’t I have a phone? Everyone else does!” If you’ve heard this line, you know the tug-of-war it creates. Parents want to protect their
Scroll through any parenting group and you’ll see it. Passionate debates about phones and screen time, with Jonathan Haidt’s name invoked like scripture. His message
We say we want to raise kids who stand up for what’s right. But often, what we really mean is as long as they agree
We judge so quickly, don’t we? The mom on her phone while her toddler melts down at Target. The dad who “lets” his teen stay
You fold the laundry, answer the school email, reheat the leftovers, and try to remember if you signed that field trip form. All while wondering
What Parents Need to Know About Effort, Value, and the Future of Work The first time I learned about students being accused of using AI
Some television shows leave you unsettled. Adolescence on Netflix did that for me. I felt disoriented, even confused, not by the plot but by how
“The Civil War wasn’t really about slavery. It was about states’ rights.” I remember sitting in my 11th-grade history class, hearing those words and feeling
Public education is under attack. Misinformation is fueling distrust, with parents being told schools are hiding information, pushing unwanted values, and undermining their authority. These
“Screens are a drug for kids. They’’e rewiring their brains. After screen time, they’re lethargic, moody, and unmotivated. There are no benefits to giving your
What’s the right age for social media? When should kids use it, and how much? These questions capture the challenge of raising kids in a
Imagine a world where your child’s best friend isn’t a person, but a machine. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming reality. Artificial
Handing your child their first phone is a big moment. It’s exciting and let’s be honest, a little nerve-wracking. Will they use it responsibly? Will
Your 12-year-old rushes in, phone in hand, showing you a video of their favorite athlete announcing their retirement…except it never actually happened. Or your teenager,
Your child hands you their report card, eyes nervously awaiting your reaction. As you scan the grades, disappointment creeps in, along with worry about what
The laughter was disarming. For a moment, you’d forget that this 8-year-old boy had already seen more violence and pain than most adults. But every
For weeks following the accident that nearly took our daughter’s life, she and I were arguing. We jokingly called it our August ‘vacation’ of 2015.
For weeks, maybe months after the accident, Alex had two goals. She was determined to get back to the last month of her Co-op (a
Recently, I had a friend tell me, “My son is absolutely wonderful.” Don’t worry; this is not a “humble brag.” It is, instead, a reminder
I’m a recovering perfectionist. In fact during job interviews, I used to claim perfectionism as my biggest weakness because I believed it to be more
“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela “Guess
I’m a thinker. In fact, thinking is my superpower. There’s nothing I enjoy more than exploring ways to make the world a better place. Often, I think about how to make parenting easier. Get my take on parenting, learning, and life here.
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