Bullying programs
Bullying has been on the landscape of every childhood; you are right that there have always been mean kids who make life difficult for others.
September 25, 2015
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Because I Was a Stepmom – Dayton Parent Magazine
Before I was divorced, before I became a mother biologically, I was a stepmom. This was not an easy role to tackle. As a stepparent, I felt stuck somewhere between the roles of authority figure and friend. Not to mention, shared parenting meant that I only saw my stepdaughter once a week and every other…
The Positive Side of Peer Pressure
As parents know, dealing with peer pressure is part of growing up. It’s normal for teens to feel swayed by a group and be compelled to fit in. While we typically think of peer pressure in a negative way, the influence of peers can easily be positive as well. Think of the athlete who is…
The Mommy Buffer
We cushion, protect and absorb little problems, giving kids time to think about the unstated rules at home before they misstep out in the world.