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Let's look at things a little differently. . .
Here’s an interesting piece from the NYT on “Coping with the caveman in the crib.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/05/health/05well.html?ex=1202878800&en=29bdb50fdcc2fa76&ei=5070&emc=eta1
I’ve always said that kids need to be “civilized.”
Enjoy
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Hi Friends – I’ve come across a great book that many of you may already know about. “Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens” by Paul David Tripp.
Tripp is a renowned author and speaker, and on the pastoral staff at 10th Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
In Age of Opportunity, which came out in 2001, Tripp speaks to the need to see the hearts of our teens, to parent them thoughtfully and deliberately. He says that parents of kids that age are worn out because they focus too much on the wrong things, and not enough on the right ones – spiritually shepherding, and reaching the hearts of, their kids.
I’ve had it recommended to me many times by parents of teens. (I loved “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” by Paul’s brother Tedd Tripp.) Now that my oldest children are entering their teen years, I decided it was time to delve into it myself.
This book is different than almost any other book on teens you will read – and might even make you glad you have teenagers!
You can of course find it on Amazon.com
I hope to have Paul Tripp on my radio show soon – stay tuned!
Happy Parenting – Betsy Hart
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Hi Friends – I hope you had a great three-day weekend.
Well, Bill Cosby was at it again on MLK today, stirring up controversy and reminding people it really does take a parent. His focus was the Black community, but his words are for every parent! You’ll want to sese what he has to say.
And hey, we’re putting together a great show this week so be sure to tune in.
Happy Parenting!
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Hi friends – this week on the radio show I’ll be talking live to Dr. Madeline Levine, a practicing psychotherapist and author of “The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids.” (I’ll also be writing about her book in my column.)
Here’s why – it’s an excerpt from the book I wanted to share with you in today’s parenting tip (this link you’ll have to paste into your browser)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/25/CMG5EJ6PF71.DTL
Levine deals in her practice with teenagers who get plenty of attention from parents and school, they have a good standard of living – but they are extraordinarily unhappy, more so than teens in the past. Her experience is echoed by her professional peers around the country. What’s going on?
Here’s one hint:
Levine writes that today we set academic standards for our kids that are exceedingly high, while at the same time we have standards for their involvement in family life that are exceedingly low. How true!
I don’t agree with everything she says – she seems to take a more “hands off” view of the teen years than I would – but wow she makes some great points. And this isn’t just about affluent teens, there’s so much here for all parents. You’ll definitely want to have a read of the excerpt- and pass it on!
Happy parenting – Betsy
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Hi friends – well it may be Christmas time, but I know a lot of people who wont be able to relax until those college acceptance letters come in the “right” way in the next several days. If you are in that position, or you will be next year or in 10 years, you will want to see this from TIME magazine. You will definitely be able to relax and enjoy your Christmas time a little more!
TIME and college – don’t worry so much!
Happy parenting.
Betsy Hart
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The new movie is simply lovely family fare. Does Hollywood get that?
Here’s a review I wrote for the Chicago Daily Observer.
Happy Parenting!
P.S. – for all the folks writing to me about the women in combat column, you’ll be interested to know that on this week’s radio show I interview Kate O’Beirne of National Review Magazine, and a former member of the President’s Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces, about that very issue. That’s Thursday at 2:00, central time, on AM1160 Chicago, streaming at wyll.com, or podcast here after the show and on NationalReview.com
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Hi friends – here’s a great piece by New York Times columnist Judith Warner. She shows the deadly side of Helicopter parenting. But I have to say I think there are some words of wisdom here for all of us!
The New York Times and Helicopter Parenting
Have a great day.
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Hi friends – here’s a really interesting piece in today’s Wall Street Journal. It talks about family friendly cities, but it has a great deal in the piece about what today’s family looks like – and it’s not all discouraging! You’ll want to take a look.
The Rise of Family Friendly Cities
Happy parenting.
Cheers – Betsy
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Hi friends – here’s something you will definitely want to watch and share with family over the holidays. A mom singing all the things. . . moms say (in about 3 minutes). It’s hilarious and It’s on Youtube.com. Enjoy!
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Hi friends – here’s more from the New York Times on ADD/ADHD. Is it possible that at least one of the reasons for it is that we push our kids so hard so early in school that we no longer allow for old fashioned immaturity? Is it likely that many kids will outgrow it in high school? (Which even if true doesn’t negate dealing with it effectively in the early grades.) The topic remains controversial, but I think you’ll find the article really interesting.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/13/health/13kids.html?ei=5070&en=6456fc1ae81a2682&ex=1195707600&pagewanted=print
Happy Parenting!
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