In a recent poll, we asked parents to share their top three fears about their kid's future. Drug and alcohol addiction was the surprising answer. This inspired us to ask a new question: As parents, do you talk to your kids about drug and alcohol addiction?
We're going to publish results of both surveys along with the latest research on this topic later this week. Please email edward@parent.co if you have additional thoughts to contribute.
It is clear to me now, two kids and two different experiences later: our babies are born ready. All they need is for us to be ready to listen, and respond.
I had no idea how infuriating the question “how can I help?” would be when there was a sink full of bottles and an empty fridge. Mom friends to the rescue.
Beyond knowing how to handle a tantrum to avoid public embarrassment, we can begin to view them as a valuable opportunity to teach our children life skills.
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