Our goal as parents, besides surviving the sheer exhaustion and joy and agony that goes along with the most important non-paying job in the world, is fostering well-rounded, happy, successful, responsible, healthy, honest, interesting confident children. So... sort of a big …
Debra Fine on The Huffington Post
Back to School: Top Ten Ways To Avoid Flunking the Fall
It's here! The school year is back! Some parents may be jumping for joy, especially those dealing with an eye-rolling teen or a bored 8-year-old. And some are white-knuckling it through the emotional turmoil of prepping a college-bound young adult (when did THAT happen -- didn't he just lose his …
Wait! What About ME?
Dear Debra: I recently spent an enjoyable evening with an acquaintance of mine. In reality, we had a nice time, but a few days later, I realized she never once asked about me, my work, my family - nothing! I have read your books and I am patting myself on the back for being a good listener - but …