One Game I Never Thought I'd Let My Boys Play

Monday, June 4, 2012 One Game I Never Thought I'd Let My Boys Play I spend a lot of time pondering the disparity between the mom I thought I would be, and the mom I am. I was such a good mom before having kids. I had dreams of my children playing with quaint wooden toys, learning piano at a young age, and having picnics in meadows (eating only organic food, of course). Somehow my reality of motherhood involved a lot more plastic, McDonald's, and trips to Target than I ever imagined. That meadow picnic? Yeah, that's never happened. For the rest of the story, click here. The Primary Reason To Breastfeed A Toddler Is Texting Destroying Kids' Conversation Skills? 3 Ways To Keep Stuffed Animals From Taking Over The House WATCH: How This Dog Helps Keep A 3-Year-Old Alive Are There Benefits To Letting Children Under 13 On Facebook? BLOG POSTS Ariane Zurcher: The Depiction of Autism and Why it Matters Being in contact with these kind autists has taught me more than any specialist, article, book or news show. These people with their writing and blogs have opened my mind to the very real possibilities that exist for my daughter. This gives me hope. Signe Whitson: 5 Steps for Understanding What's Really Bugging Your Kids "Can words cause whiplash?" I wondered. My white knuckles clutched the steering wheel with primitive force and I'm pretty sure the woman in the next lane saw steam coming out of my ears. Larry Magid: Letting Children Under 13 On Facebook Could Make Them Safer The best and safest strategy would be to provide younger children with a safe, secure and private experience that allows them to interact with verified friends and family members without having to lie about their age. Trevor MacDonald: In the Family Bed, More Pets Than Babies? Is it possible that Americans are emotionally better in tune with their pets than their babies? Nancy Berk, Ph.D.: Let the Real College Prep Begin Even if a bumper sticker with a university logo is already slapped on your SUV, college prep is far from over for parents of upcoming freshman.

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