In an article written for the Washington Post, freelance journalist Kelly Burch explores what happens to children with mental illness when they can no longer live at home. Many parents with a chronically mentally ill child have had to make a difficult choice. Is it better for the stability of the family, and the needs of the affected child, to plac.... Read More
It’s a “value” that was drilled into us from early childhood, you have to learn to share. Most of us have memories of teachers and caregivers hammering home the sharing message when we were in school. This is probably why we never stopped to question it as we became parents ourselves. We see our kids fighting over a toy, or hear one siblin.... Read More
Here's a car seat safety tip you might not know about. Imagine, it's cold outside, and you want your little one to be warm. It makes sense that you'd bundle them up during the winter months before heading outdoors. A word of caution if your child is still riding in a car seat. Dressing them in a thick winter coat before strapping them in might put.... Read More
Tell me if this sounds familiar? You're out in public, say at a grocery store or restaurant, and you suddenly feel the hairs on the back of your arm start to stand up because your beloved child is quickly escalating from frustrated, to seriously upset. Your sixth sense knows your kiddo is heading towards a complete and total meltdown. What are you .... Read More
It’s one thing to actively seek out a little parenting advice. After all, that’s one of the core reasons we built Beenke, to give parents an online resource they can access to find the answers they’re looking for. But it is QUITE another when someone decides to offer their opinion on your parenting skills, without you asking. Yet it happens a.... Read More