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Pros and Cons for Redshirting Your Kids

Posted in: Parenting, Susan on TV
May 11, 2012 with 0 Comments

Reshirting children is becoming more common for parents trying to give their child an academic or sports advantage. What do you think about this practice?

 

Building That Mother/Son Relationship

Posted in: Parenting, Relationships, Susan on TV
May 4, 2012 with 0 Comments

Mothers and sons sometimes speak different languages.Here are a few tips on how to build and strengthen that mother/son relationship.

Teaching Your Kids Self-Control

Posted in: Parenting, Susan on TV
April 27, 2012 with 0 Comments

Self-control is tough at every age (I know that’s true!), but it’s especially hard for children.  Still, there are ways we can teach it to our kids, and it’s important that we try.  In fact, one research study that I find fascinating, makes that point loud and clear.

Communicating With Your Kids

Posted in: Parenting, Susan on TV
April 9, 2012 with 0 Comments

It can be hard to keep the lines of communication open with your kids, especially as they get older. Here are a few tips on  pushing through common communication barriers and really getting your child to open up.

 

More from iMOM on Communication:

Pillow Talk: 20 questions for your and your child

Kid Conversation Starters

Teen Conversation Starters

The Dangers of Pushing Your Child to be Popular

Posted in: Lessons I Learned, Parenting, Susan on TV
March 30, 2012 with 0 Comments

We never want our children to feel left out, but pushing your child to be popular has many dangerous outcomes. Here are some ideas for  encouraging your child to strive for greatness, not popularity.

With 5 kids, I have had children on all sides of the popularity spectrum.

Need more on why it’s ok for your child to be a geek?

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