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Busy Kids Perform Well in School, Emotionally, Behaviorially

It is likely the parents, not the kids, who are stressed with busy kids' schedules. The Washington Post recently reported on a study out of the Maryland Population Research Center at the University of Maryland. The study shows that only a small percentage of kids are actually "over-scheduled." In fact, organized activities are linked, says the post, "to positive outcomes in school, emotional development, family life and behavior." So, it… Read More »Busy Kids Perform Well in School, Emotionally, Behaviorially

“She’s Just Not That Into You”: The Playdate Brush-Off and How to Cope

Disclaimer: Non moms, you will not be interested in this post for the most part. Okay, all you moms of small kids, working at an office, working at home, whomever and wherever understand the importance of PLAYDATES. ‘Let’s keep those little #*?!ers busy!’ I love my delicious little kiddies, but, oh!-so-hard to stay in front of my teensy activities carnivors. So, I was feeling the brush off from a recent… Read More »“She’s Just Not That Into You”: The Playdate Brush-Off and How to Cope