A snow beach or ice bar? S’mores made at a fire pit overlooking river ice floes. Perhaps a sleigh ride dinner. Where would you go for an après ski treat? Definitely for s’mores, said Lauren Ikeman, 10, staying with her family at the ski-in, ski out Grand Hyatt Vail where unlimited s’mores kits are one of…
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?
Always consider your child’s developmental age when deciding how much screen time is appropriate. At young ages, adhere to the more conservative pediatric guidelines that call for very strict limits. That’s no more than a few minutes a day of exposure. This youngest developmental period involves the most rapid neurological growth. During this period learning and…
When Mothers Feel Like They’re Failing
What mother hasn’t, at one time or another, felt like she was completely failing at motherhood? Why is this feeling so universal, and what can a mom do to pull herself out of the despair it brings? I asked Risa Williams, psychotherapist and author of “The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit: 25 Tools to Worry Less, Relax…
Helping Hands, Spines of Steel, and Hearts of Gold: Our Invisible Lionhearts
Caregiver. Break that noun into its component parts, and we find two of the most tender and beautiful words in the English language. “Take care,” we say when wishing a friend well at the end of a conversation. And nearly every religion in the world stresses the importance of giving our time, talent, and treasure…
Tips for Homeschooling Your High School Student
When we began homeschooling our daughter in kindergarten, our plan was to take things year by year. Then our son joined two years later; we fell in love with learning at home and immersed ourselves in the many and varied freedoms of homeschooling. We officially became known as Countryside Academy, and so the plan to…
It’s Only Too Late If You Don’t Start Now
I love to knit. That is not to say that I am a fast knitter or even that good at it. Mostly, I make things that turn out marginally, then I tear them up and start over on something else. But here’s the funny thing: It’s not the finished product that I find so enjoyable….
Why College Degrees Are Working Against Many Job-Seekers
‘Would you rather hire someone who ran a marathon, or had a college degree?’ I remember when I saw the question posed on LinkedIn. It got hundreds of responses, almost all of whom said they’d pick the marathoner. It turns out, the story most young people have been told about the value of degrees on…
It’s Homeschool Planning Season: Ideas for Planning a New School Year
As spring approaches and one school year begins to wrap up (at least for those of us who don’t school year-round) the homeschool parent’s gaze begins to drift ahead to next year and what that might look like. Whether you’re just about to dive into homeschooling for the first time or whether you have some…
How to Grandparent Like a Pro
Is there anything more special than holding your newborn in your arms for the first time? Looking at the softest, most sweet-smelling person you’ve ever seen? The wrinkly skin, soft fingernails, and unfocused eyes that gaze back at you more keenly than anyone you’ve ever met in your life. Perhaps the only thing that trumps…
How to Be the (Almost) Perfect Parent
March 4, 2022
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Raising children is the most important job you’ll ever have. Doing it right requires vast amounts of patience and effort, but the result is great: responsible kids who will also go on to be great parents. Be There It sounds too simple to work, but showing your children they’re your top priority instills in them…
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