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Back to school in 2020 is causing anxiety for parents This year, back-to-school is something different. COVID-19 has put a new perspective on this annual event, one that was previously …
“Back to school” means something very different this year… It’s time to send the kids back to school…or not. Parents are facing a tough choice in this first September …
Earphones, Headsets and Ear Buds Have Isolated Us “What Did You Say Again?” Do you say that often? Me too. Most of us do. Probably because of our love of …
I’ve Become ‘That’ Mom …and I feel so very bad about it Thanks, COVID-19. I’ve never wanted to be “that” mom. You know the one I’m talking about: …
How do we get our teens to take COVID-19 seriously? We’ve all been there: in our teens, rife with attitude and feelings of immortality. Nothing’s quite changed in millennia, in …
Before digital tech, notifications came by phone or snail mail There was a time when the day ended. Those times themselves ended with the advent of digital technology and …
Jann Arden talks about caring for her mother, who was suffering from Alzheimers Jann Arden has experienced much in her life. Even so, she wasn’t prepared for the experience of …
How do you start the difficult conversation about racism with your child? A few years ago, I had a difficult conversation with my son Erik about an incidence of racism …
Racism – A Difficult Topic to Discuss With Kids Race and Real Life – Speaking to Children About Disturbing Events These are trying times. The disturbing events that underscore the …
Parenting During COVID-19 These are challenging times, particularly for parents. COVID-19 has shaken up every aspect of our lives. Let’s face it: most of us are stressed, trying to work …
I’m Baking Without My Kids During the Pandemic – And I’m Fine With That “If only I had the time.” That was the refrain that I’d say to myself as …
Coronavirus, Kids, Screen Time and Mental Health The Kids Are Alright…Aren’t They? One has to wonder. In the age of Coronavirus, sheltering-in-place and increased screen time, children have lots of …
Should You Send Your Kids Back to School During a Pandemic? Every month, I chat with Natasha Hall on CJAD 800 about parenting-related topics. This latest discussion was timely, to …
Natasha Solovieff was a child of the 50s and a woman who came of age in the 60s, giving her a unique perspective on parenting. She lived through major societal …
Under Construction Who knew that the new year would bring not only hopes for the future but a new website as well? Truth be told, the latter wasn’t planned. Let’s …
The N-Word: A Painful Question, A Painful Truth It’s never an easy topic, discussing one of the most painful words in the English language: the N-word. This is even more …
Back in the Day, Stovetop Popcorn Was the Only Option And not a microwave in sight… In this Parenting Then and Now Essay, we remember a simple pleasure that’s largely …
Your teen wants to wear a risqué halloween costume. What do you do? It’s that time of the year. Trick-or-treating and costume parties are in the air. Your tween/teen is …
In the 60’s and 70’s, men’s facial hair saw its peak, and groovy dudes rocked sideburns like they were nobody’s business. On this PTAN Retro Memory, we recall the days …
Work, Work, Work, Work, Work Broadcast personality Taylor Kaye learned early on that “the hustle” was what would lead to success. As a child, she watched her mother work …
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