“I Can’t Stop Praising My Kid!”: An Unfortunate Update
Americans praise their kids too much and are obsessed with the wrong thing: self-esteem.
Book Club
Sacrifice or Selfishness: Should a Kid Have a Sibling? (And a Giveaway)
The decision to have a second child can be a tough one. I review Lauren Sandler’s new book, One and Only, and wonder about this choice.
How We Teach Our Kids To Be Picky Eaters — And What To Do About It
What do Americans get wrong about teaching kids good eating habits to last a lifetime?
Sleepless in Boston and Buffalo: Colic, Co-Sleeping, and Coping
For some co-sleeping is a great solution for making sure that the whole family gets enough rest. For others, other arrangements are better. What worked for your family?
Why Buying More Stuff Isn’t Going To Help You Be a Perfect Parent
What do babies and kids really need to be happy and healthy? Other cultures don’t buy nearly as much stuff as Americans do, but their kids are doing quite well.
Summer Book Club For Parents Who Don’t Like Most Parenting Books (Or Join Book Clubs)
Even if you don’t join book clubs and have yet to find a parenting book that you love, check out these two new books: One and Only by Lauren Sandler and Parenting Without Borders by Christine Gross-Loh.