The Happy Homeschoo‪l‬ Laura Blodgett

Learning about friendship can be traumatic for children. A parent who can blend compassion with problem solving will have the undying gratitude and trust of his child. (Week 25 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child)

What are your goals for your child?
To help our children set good personal goals, it helps to figure out what our goals as parents are. [Week 24 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

Alas, or fortunately, depending on who you talk to, toddlers grow up. The question is: When are they grown up enough to have a reasonable expectation of privacy? [Week 23 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

Here is an interview with Rebecca of Dissident Mama. She and her husband have taught their three sons at home for many years. In the interview she describes her learning process as a homeschool mom and why she thinks anyone can teach their own children.

When trying to understand teasing, we really need to look at each instance and each relationship. [Week 22 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

The claim, "That's not fair!" will almost certainly come out of a child's mouth at some point. A parent should be prepared to respond. It is important to address the child's claim without being manipulated by it. So the first step is for the parent to have a clear idea of what fairness is and how that can be applied to family life. [Week 21 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]