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Dangers for Teens on the Internet
With the release of David Schwimmer’s new movie, Trust, parents are once more put on notice about the importance of educating their kids about the dangers of Internet sex predators. Schwimmer directed and produced the movie about what happens when a 14 year-old girl begins communicating with a stranger in an online chat room. The entire family feels the damaging effects of the girl’s victimization by an adult male posing as a teenage boy. Photo by Keerati Facebook and other social media, chat rooms and smart phones are a big … Continue reading
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Tagged American Academy of Pediatrics, digital age, Facebook, Internet, online, parenting, raising children, sexting, social media, teens, website
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Parents Weigh in on Tiger Moms
Amy Chua’s book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother continues to make waves among women and parenting experts. It’s gotten everyone talking about how to raise children today, in the midst of all the distraction out there. As mothers, we all want the best for our kids, but what does that really mean? The best at academics, the best at music, the best at sports, the best at relationships, the best at self-esteem, the best at balance? Here on our blog, the comments we’ve gotten from you so far are … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Chau, children, daughter, Free Range Kids, helicopter parents, mothering, parenting, teen, Tiger Mother, Wendy Mogel, Western Mom
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Are You a Tiger Mother or Western Mom?
With the publication of her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Amy Chau has unleashed a flurry of heated discussions about parenting styles. When an excerpt of Yale Law Professor Chua’s book was printed in the Wall Street Journal, there were well over 5000 comments – more than any other article in the history of their website. Chau insists that her book is a memoir, not a guide about child rearing. But by describing her strict Chinese mother rules for her two daughters, now teens – no playdates, no … Continue reading
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Tagged " adult children, Amy Chau, Ayelet Waldman, Chinese Mother, daughter, ghter, parenting, Tiger Mother, Wall Street Journal, Western Mom
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Virtual Book Tour: Quality Parenting
Today we are delighted to welcome Dr. Ilene Val-Essen to our Virtual Book Tour. She is a parent educator and the author of Bring Out the Best in Your Child and Your Self. In three easy steps, Ilene teaches parents how to prevent and solve problems with mutual respect. Why don’t you read on and see for yourself? Nourishing Relationships: What is the purpose of the book? Ilene Val-Essen: Bring Out the Best in Your Child and Yourself helps parents create a family environment based on mutual respect. As we … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Dr. Ilene Val Essen, grandchildren, mutual respect, parenting, toddlers, Virtual Book Tour
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