Wednesdays on PRN.FM starting November 13, 2013 Upcoming Shows Archived Shows Join Louise Kuo Habakus and guest hosts for a provocative weekly radio show that’s on the pulse of new parenting. “This show is really needed!” “It’s like NPR, operated by parents.” “Finally!” Something very exciting is happening. Parents are connecting around a simple but …
Lessons of Grief through the Eyes of Our Children
A few weeks ago we attended the funeral of a neighbor. Diane* was 52 years old and had battled Stage 4 lung cancer for over five years. She was an active non-smoker with three adorable children, a great husband, and an incredible job in a financial company. Our 15 year-old daughters are friends. On the …
Keeping Kids Healthy Through the Winter
I’ve treated hundreds of kids with homeopathy, and I’ve noticed something over the years – kids are getting sicklier. Not just sick – they tend to look wan and peaked, with dark circles under their eyes and perpetual sniffles, and they tend to be whiny, fussy and demanding (because their brains are irritated with toxins, …
Halloween Candy Conundrum
Your kids are bouncing around with excitement. School activities are over-the-top Halloween focused. Back in the day At the risk of sounding like a real curmudgeon, I will say that nobody had costume parades, Halloween parties, or spooky extra treats in my 1960s elementary school days. Sure, we made pumpkin art projects that got pasted …
Bullying: I’m Naming Names – Part 2
My son was bullied at Oak Hill Academy After reading about Rebecca Sedwick, a 12 year-old who killed herself after she was tormented by bullying, I was moved to tell two stories. Yesterday, I told you mine. Fast forward one generation. Today, I will tell you my son’s. Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey …
Bullying: I’m Naming Names — Part 1
Late Saturday, we buried our pet gerbil, with tears and sweet stories. My boys had taken very good care of him. I was moved by their compassion and deep sadness. Yesterday, I woke up and read the lead story on CNN.com. Yet another young bullied person committed suicide. The juxtaposition of these two events was …
Rock On, My Sweet 7th Grade Girl!
“Wear a helmet on the ropes course and don’t join in if kids are doing something stupid.” These were my husband’s parting words of advice as he hugged my 12 year-old daughter goodbye. She was boarding the bus for a three-day 7th grade wilderness trip. His worries were all about safety. My thoughts were all …
Dear Class Moms… What I Want You To Know
Dear Class Moms: It was great to see all of your smiling faces at last week’s potluck. There’s nothing quite like connecting over the shared mission of motherhood – of working so hard to grow healthy, happy kids at a time where the guidelines of parenting have become so complex and convoluted. We all want …