How many times have you wished that you could turn back the clock to avoid making poor parental decisions? I would guess that most parents have daily thoughts of rewinding their lives in an effort to overcome regrets, mistakes and missed opportunities, especially when they involve their children. Woulda, coulda, shoulda… don’t make it your mantra. Rather, take a look at the following topics that were covered in the PARENTS blog this week. The material could help you avoid wishing for that elusive parental do-over.
November 3rd—–A Parent’s Favorite Day. We aren’t all afforded do-overs in life, but as parents having an extra hour in a day certainly ranks up there with gifts you can’t put a price tag on. See what I didn’t do with my extra 60 minutes courtesy of Daylight Savings.
November 4th—–Does Your Boss Have Kids? You’d think that a supervisor who has kids would be able to empathize with employees who are in the same boat. Not my former boss. Find out what he expected from his charges in this blog and how his perspective on life could inspire you to rearrange your priorities.
November 5th—–Does Your Child Have a Cellphone? It’s a growing debate in this country: Should you purchase your child a mobile device? Find out the pros and cons of giving your student freedom to roam with a phone.
November 6th—–When Did Your Children Start Taking Showers? Is there something wrong with having a 7-year-old take nightly baths? Some parents wouldn’t dream of having their kids take anything but showers once they can stand up by themselves. See where other parents stand on this issue in this blog.
November 7th—–Celebrity Parents: “For the Sake of the Children.” “I would do anything for my child.” It’s an overused line that is thrown around by parents all the time. But how many of them actually make good on their words? Talk is cheap; actions speak louder than words. Find out which celebrity couple is trying to make good on its promise to put their child’s needs first.
November 8th–—Kids and Movies: How Young is Too Young? How old was your child when she sat through her first movie at a “real” theater? Was the experience all that you had hoped for? Find out why things didn’t go according to plan for one mom I recently encountered at a local cinema.