We all know “that” kid. The one your kids come home and immediately give you a debrief on what “that” kid did today. “That” kid was in time out three times. “That” kid had to miss recess. “That” kid was on red or blue or gray that day. Everyone has…
In the last several generations, birth has gone from a medical procedure where even the mother was put under anesthesia and the father paced nervously outside the delivery room, to a whole-family experience that takes the mother’s preferences and needs into consideration. Somewhere in between the birth of my first…
Are you worried about the Summer Slide? I’m not talking about water slides or playground slides. I’m talking about the summer slide that leads to learning loss in reading (and math). Your child probably made significant achievement gains last school year, but without keeping those skills fresh, many students lose…
As I sit and read the story about the beautiful 7-year-old boy tragically killed recently in a parking lot in Covington, I am sobbing. I did not know him, but I ache for his parents, and I, like anyone in this small community, struggles with the question of why this…
I had a friendship break up a little more than a year ago and it was an eye-opening experience for me. I think of myself as a pretty discerning person but I was amazed that under the spell of a narcissist even the most discerning person can be bamboozled. When…
For some, the holiday season is enjoyable for all the common reasons. Driving around and looking at lights, going to parties, decorating, participating in family and spiritual activities, cooking and eating, and giving to others are traditions for many. For others, the season brings with it the duality of…
“Mom, EVERYONE is wearing these! I NEED it” “That shirt is WAY inappropriate. There is NO WAY you are wearing that” “I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU THINK! You just want me to be a baby FOREVER” I happened to catch this interaction between a 13-year-old and her mother at Forever…
Several of us at Northshore Parent have children starting Kindergarten this year. To get prepared, we asked veteran school teacher Sue Morgan to tell us what parents can do to help their kids be successful in school. Her answers may surprise you! —————————————————- These are some tips for the beginning…
Many people focus only on the legal, monetary, emotional, and custodial aspects of divorce. But divorce also affects the family in a spiritual context. It is the end of a sacred promise, and often evokes feelings of guilt, depression, anger, and an overall sense of failure. Healing spiritually can often…
This guest post was written by our sponsor Charles Branton of the Branton Law Firm. Many divorcing parents do not know mediation is an option and end up litigating their child custody issues at tremendous financial and emotional expense to themselves and their children. Mediation is an excellent alternative to…