Oooh, oooh! How many posts could we do on this topic? Let’s just
say this is part one of however many we need in the months to come.
My daughter’s elementary school has done a good job of making kids
aware of some definitions and examples of bullying. This education
started in first grade. Shocking to me: this timing [...]
A reader recognizes the importance of a young adult child’s role in the
household of a grieving family.
By the way, if you have a “stepparenting a grieving child” question or
comment, you can feed it to me one of three ways: comment on this
blog (click here to learn how), send me an e-mail at
info@dianefromme.com, or fill in [...]
One way to be involved with your kids is to become involved with an
activity they are passionate about. This doesn’t mean that you
actually do the activity with them (although you could). What I’m
talking about in this post is volunteering with an organization your
child is a part of.
This comment connects directly with a book discussion group [...]
One parent asked me to comment on how to help a teen fill the “what
will I do for fun” void she perceives when trying to move away from
drugs and alcohol as a means of escape.
This is a tough one, but you have a jump start if your daughter is
showing some willingness to change. If she’s [...]
If you are a stepfamily member, you might really appreciate the
opportunity I’ll point you toward today. One of my colleagues, Jacque
Fletcher, and another stepmother, Erin Erickson, have created The
Stepfamily Letter Project. This is a blog where any stepfamily
member can anonymously write a letter to another stepfamily member.
The letter can be heartfelt, joyful, angry, sad, or any [...]
Given that many of you will be drawn to the presidential inauguration
on Tuesday, I’m posting today and I’ll leave it up until Wednesday’s
post.
You’ve all probably heard of tough love before, but what does it mean?
Does it mean yelling at our kids? Does it mean pulling the no-flex
authority trip, or copping the “I brought you into [...]
No, you’re not in a movie theater. This post is simply an introduction
to several connected themes I have whirring through my head.
I had lunch with a friend yesterday and she talked about how she’s
organized her five- and seven-year-old to make their school lunches,
help prepare dinner, and set the table. The two kids alternate nights
for being [...]
I’ve been watching the DVDs of the former TV series, “Everwood.” I
became interested in this show too late to watch it live on the WB, but
once I learned it revolved around a single dad raising kids after his
wife and their mother dies, I figured I could learn something from it.
(Plus it’s just really fun to [...]
In much of the U.S. and in many other areas of the world, it’s winter –
the real, snow-piled-on-the-sides-of-the-road kind of winter. This is a
time when outdoor enthusiasts’ thoughts turn to winter sports.
When the outdoor enthusiasts also happen to be parents, the creativity
begins.
Since I love downhill skiing, I had my daughter on a harness and
munchkin skis [...]
Continue reading about Travel Tips for Downhill Skiing with Kids
Your turn: If your spouse passed away, would you be the primary
parent and guardian for your stepchildren? If not, would you remain a
part of their lives? What feelings come up for you in either situation?
While following other stepparenting blogs, especially those on my
blogroll (scroll down the middle column), I pick up thought-provoking
news and ideas. In [...]