Parent conversations: What does your family’s bedtime routine look like?

I was considering titling this month’s column, “How can I get my kids to bed without screaming (me) and crying (them)?” but that wouldn’t fit in the title space. You…

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Parent conversations: What do I need to consider before I give my child a cell phone?

My oldest is 12. She’s in sixth grade, and almost all her classmates have smartphones. So far, her dad and I haven’t seen a reason for her to have one…

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Parent conversations: How can we teach gentleness and strength at the same time?

Parenting is a balancing act in so many ways. For example, each day I try to help my kids balance their sleep. If they go to bed too early, they’ll wake…

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