Should I Tattle On My Kids' Friends?

Sometimes, kids cross the line.

Nov 30, 2022

Should I Tattle On My Kids' Friends?   We all want our kids to trust us, to come to us with whatever tricky situation they're facing so we can talk it out. The problem is, sometimes that tricky situation involves their friends. And then you're in a real bind. "My kids and I are close," says an anonymous writer today. "They tell and show me a lot of things. Sometimes they come to me for advice, and sometimes, they just need to vent. More than once, that venting has consisted of showing me things their friends are doing via their Snapchat, Instagram, or TikTok. And that has put me in a challenging situation countless times." So what do you do? Here's how this writer walks the line between their desire to keep their kids' trust, and the fact that sometimes, you need to say something.  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   READ MORE

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Presented by Disney Publishing Loud Mouse Is a Children's Book You Shouldn't Ignore   Children are small, and they're often made to feel even smaller by forces internal and external. Loud Mouse is a corrective to this unfortunate state of affairs. Penned by Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, the voice of Elsa from Disney's Frozen, along with acclaimed writer and teacher Cara Mentzel, it's the tale of a mouse who learns the value of taking up space and sharing her talents with the world, a lesson all kids need to hear. It's whimsically and beautifully illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, whose detailed illustrations mean kids will find something new the many times they reread this meaningful tale. But if rereading isn't enough, they can download a new song, "The Loud Mouse Song," performed by Idina, which reinforces the messages of empowerment and self-acceptance that make Loud Mouse a new staple.   READ MORE

UN-GRAMMABLE MOMENTS The Worst Holiday Traditions That No One Talks About   As we coast into December, there's a lot of talk about beloved holiday traditions, whether that's over-the-top decorations or just sitting around in tattered PJ pants with your loved ones. Less discussed: the worst holiday traditions. "These less-than-idyllic moments sit in wait, squirming underneath the warmer, happier rituals of the season. No one wants to talk about them, but you can't deny them…. They are part of the tapestry of the holidays, in all their chaos and richness." So which moments made the list? Click to find out if YOUR least favorite holiday traditions were included.   READ MORE

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