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Using Your Kids To Live Out Your Dreams

In Ann Dunnewold’s book, Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box, she writes that many parents attempt to fix what they hated about their own childhood using their kids as guinea pigs. Are you one of those parents? Don’t be. We have to remember that our kids won’t necessarily share our passions. That’s not to say that we shouldn’t expose our kids to things we longed for when we were kids. We simply have to step back and ask ourselves, Is this something my child wants, or is it something I want? When I was a child, I longed … Continue reading →

Let Kids Friendships Develop Naturally

As adults we tend to forget how important making friends can be to our kids. Tyler has been worried the past few weeks that he won’t make friends when we return to New Orleans. He’s especially concerned about being the “new kid” in the class. School starts after Labor Day but there’s a chance we may not return until school is in session because my house is not quite ready. The plan is to homeschool him until we return. I have assured him that he will make friends. He has the kind of personality that draws kids to him. Just … Continue reading →

Helping Your Child Overcome Shyness

My son is naturally shy. Researchers claim that it’s a genetic trait. So in reality, my son’s shyness does not surprise me at all. As a child, I wouldn’t even play games at my friend’s birthday parties. I had an intense fear of failure and I was worried the kids wouldn’t like me. Looking back, the fears were highly irrational, but try telling that to a six year old little girl! I had a few close friends, but I didn’t branch out too much. I was well liked and very focused in school, but when it came to social settings, … Continue reading →

Shared Genetics May Influence Your Choice of Friends

Have you ever had a friend that you were so close with that you thought of that friend as part of your family? Ever wondered why you feel this way? It turns out there may be genetic markers that you, and your closest friends, share. This suggests that we unconsciously select friends based on genetic traits. It’s best when friendships happen naturally. You meet someone who you just “click with”. The two of you might share some common interests such as a love of movies, or an interest in gardening. However, it is not only the shared interest that has … Continue reading →