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autonomy

Excerpt: How to give your kids the gift of autonomy

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Parents who help their children too much leave their kids ill-prepared to be adults. By Michaeleen Doucleff

May 10, 2021 Books, Parenting Challenges

How to realize your son is not lazy

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Decades ago, boys who lacked motivation were called late bloomers. Today, we call them underachievers. By Adam Price

December 5, 2017 Books, Culture

Sleepovers are an important part of childhood

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It’s important for parents to let their children take big bites of independence once in a while, even if it feels scary.
By Lauren Apfel

September 20, 2016 Family

The Gift of Failure: an author Q&A

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Jessica Lahey’s book is an incisive and eye-opening read on the pitfalls of modern-day overparenting.
By Randi Olin

August 22, 2016 Books, Culture
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