We Don’t Throw Food Simon and I spent an hour today learning not to throw our food. Of course I already know how to not throw food, except for maybe the occasional flinging from vigorous stirring. But Simon. He throws food at every meal. So we sat down to lunch (whole wheat angel hair with [...]
As a father of both a boy and a girl, I am cognisant to the fact that I must do my best to not show favoritism, which means spending equal time and having equal interest in the activities of both kids. Then why is it so hard? I am a man, therefore by definition, I [...]
Putting pressure on kids in sports is a slippery slope. In this Olympic season, it is very easy to watch and think about how much pressure is on those young men and women. Some of them seem to be completely oblivious to the fact that the entire Western hemisphere is watching their every move on [...]
For career moms, returning to work after childbirth can be a difficult time. My mom used to joke that "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." She was more right than she realized. It's such a common struggle that it's almost become a cliche: the haggard, exhausted mother herding her tiny children. In my office, [...]
What are the Treatments for ADHD in Children and Teens? ADHD in Children and Teens The effectiveness of treatment for ADHD in children and teens varies greatly depending on a number of factors, such as the severity of the symptoms. Other factors that contribute to treatment are largely environmental, such as the [...]
Post-Sandusky America: Who Can You Trust? Who do you trust with your kids? In the wake and the subsequent fallout of the Jerry Sandusky trial, the obvious questions come to the surface: Who can I trust to care after my kids and how on Earth can you spot a person that might not [...]
