Before I begin, let me say a few words: This is not a post about teaching your kids how to handle a school bully. This is about showing them how to fight with their siblings – in a constructive way. Now that I’ve said those few words, I think we can start the post inContinue reading “How to fight, and do it right”
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Autism: Our Journey
My eldest son, Ray, is diagnosed with Aspergers, or High Functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Naturally, his special circumstances are going to be present throughout the stories I tell in this blog. At the same time, from what Michelle and I have read and witnessed, ASD comes in so many shades and shapes, that atContinue reading “Autism: Our Journey”
Aquaman & Managing Max’s Meltdowns
“So, Max, how was your day in Kindergarten today?” “It was great! I was Aquaman and the rain gave me power!” Success! I thought to myself, and traded a smile with Michelle. The rain-meltdown crisis was over. Now, I figure that a meltdown over rain might sound like something out of the Wizard of Oz.Continue reading “Aquaman & Managing Max’s Meltdowns”
The Week with No Screen
In a previous post, I went over the basic policies we’ve enacted at home in an attempt to prevent our kids time from being taken over by screen-time. For the most part, these systems work fairly well – which is why I was happy to share them with you, of course! However, all systems degradeContinue reading “The Week with No Screen”
Screens, Screens Everywhere
A post about handling screens in the 21st century is one of those things that just has to happen in the life of a parenting blog. It’s one of the biggest challenges of modern life even for adults, and therefore the question of what to do as parents must be asked. I don’t plan toContinue reading “Screens, Screens Everywhere”
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