While schools are prepping for the 2019-2020 school year, parents need to think about the bullies that previously terrorized their children. What can we do about those annoying bullies? The first anti-bullying crusade was launched after the April 20, 1999 Columbine massacre when two seniors at Columbine High School in Colorado murdered 12 students and…
It’s that time of year again when parents of students heading to their freshman year are packing trunks and getting ready to face their first year of college. I escorted both my daughters to their chosen schools. One went to the University of California at Riverside, and five years later the younger one attended the…
Dear Pop, I often see my young granddaughter playing with her mother’s smart phone. She watches videos or plays games. What’s your take on this? LA Granny Dear LA Granny, Experts warn that addiction to digital devices prevent young people from forming normal social relationships. After a session on one of the machines they are…
Dear Channie and Koren, A few years ago Time Magazine printed letters written by famous dads to their children. Since they overlooked me (go figure), I thought I’d send you a note. On January 22, 2015 you were together in Mexico thousands of miles from your California home. That was the day I received…
One spring day, I found my 3-year-old daughter, Channie, standing in front of my favorite rose bush. She laughed, spread her chubby legs apart, reached up and pulled off one of the blossoms. A shower of bright pink petals spilled from her fingers onto her sneakers. She stood on her toes and braced herself…
Dear Pop, I love American History, but I can’t motivate my children’s interest. They won’t watch the History Channel with me nor are they interested in the books I bring home for them to read. What can I do? History Buff Dear History Buff, When my daughters were growing up, I made it a…
March is National Reading Month and it’s up to moms and dads to instill a love of reading in their children. To encourage them to improve their reading skills and develop a fondness for books it’s strongly suggested you set some time aside a few times a week for family reading time. This means…
In just a few months your sons and daughters will be off from school for the summer. Plan ahead and think about summer camp. What is the best way to go –sleep away or day camp? And how do you pick the best camp for your child? If this is your child’s first camping…
Dear Pop, I’m the mother of two beautiful little girls. I’m also afraid I spoil them too much neglecting proper discipline. Do you have any suggestions what I can do to improve their behavior? Too Nice Dear Too Nice, There are three ways many parents control their children—bribing, yelling, and threatening. Sound familiar? There…
Dear Pop, My mother is very sick and will soon pass. What do I tell my children about death and dying? Sad Mom Dear Sad Mom, Grandparents are an important part of your children’s lives because Nana and Papa link them to our past as well as provide them comfort, love, and understanding. Since…