Thinking About the Holidays in Challenging Economic Times
Dear Sharon,
With the holidays here our children are naturally expecting the usual gifts and probably even more than last year. Any ideas for how we can cut back on some of the gift giving without making them feel deprived or worried about things.
Dear Parents,
Most parents (including myself) love giving gifts to their children. [...]
Holiday Eating
Dear Sharon, There’s a recent and needed emphasis on healthy eating. My 12-year-old son is a junk food junkie and with the impending holidays, I worry about his food choices. We’re trying to keep him off sugar as much as possible, as well as the processed foods. There is great temptation and [...]
Halloween
Dear Sharon,
Our children are under 10. There are three of them and I’m trying to find a way to make Halloween a safe holiday for them. “Trick or Treating” on the streets makes me nervous. Do you have any ideas or tips that will help a concerned parent who has a lot [...]