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Who’s Easier—Boys or Girls?

Let’s face it, parenting is tough. Whether you’re parenting boys or girls, you’re going to be met with challenges and joys. Whether boys or girls are easier to parent depends upon a number of factors. The personality of the parent and child is a major determinant. If you’re a high strung parent, your children will likely be high strung as well. If you’re a snuggler, your children will likely be snuggle bugs too, unless of course your spouse is not, in which case it could go either way. It also depends upon the inherent personality of the child. In my … Continue reading →

Stifling Your Baby Boy’s Feelings

Does someone in your family tell you not to let your baby boy play with dolls? Do they tell you to be tough on him because you don’t want him to be a crybaby? Do they frown when he says he likes to dance or play dress up? Do they worry that he will be a girly girl? Despite generations of being harsh on boys and squashing their sensitivity flat, you should remember that your son has emotions and is equally entitled to them as girls. They should be allowed to express whether they are sad, they are angry, they … Continue reading →