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Thanksgiving is a chance for kids to learn some low-key lessons about life
School may be out over Thanksgiving, but there’s plenty kids can learn over the holiday, ranging from basic etiquette to standing up for yourself and more, parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner told WTOP on Wednesday.
4 months ago -
What the midterm election can teach your kids about winning and losing
Now that the midterm election is over, the nation — including our kids — is watching how both sides will move forward from a bruising fight. Parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner lays out what kids can learn from how parents, voters and politicians celebrate their victories and recover from their losses.
5 months ago -
Independent yet still dependent: Topics to cover with your college kid
“College is a great time for kids to learn to be independent,” said parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner, “but we still need to guide them.” Here are a few topics that she suggests parents cover with them.
6 months ago -
How to talk to kids about sexual assault, misconduct in #MeToo era
“It’s pretty impossible to get through a day in the U.S. without hearing about violence against women coming up.” And chances are, your kids are paying attention. What should you say to them? An expert weighs in.
6 months ago -
Teaching your kids penny-wisdom is essential in a seemingly cashless age
Credit cards, online banking and mobile payment services can all lead to kids having a casual relationship with money. Here’s how parents can approach an important topic.
10 months ago -
No kid-ding: How to cope with adult children who stay home
After a 30-year-old upstate New York man was evicted from his parents’ home and ordered to move out by June 1 by a judge, a new light is being shone on the issue of “kids” who move back home after school … but then don’t leave. Modernmom.com blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner shared some insights with WTOP.
10 months ago -
Kids could use some parental guidance before starting that first job
Helping a kid get and keep that job or internship can require being patient and sharing some hard lessons, said ModernMom.com parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner.
11 months ago -
Planning summer during winter: Tips for scheduling camps, child care
Snow looms in the forecast, but summer is on the minds of many parents. That’s because camp registrations are open — some have already closed. Leslie Morgan Steiner has some advice for parents wading through summer options.
1 year ago -
Kids, the holidays and alcohol: Making the most of a teachable moment
With young eyes watching, it’s important for parents to recognize the festive seasonal moments that shape their kids’ attitudes toward drinking.
1 year ago -
How to have ‘the talk’ about social media with your kids
It can be difficult for parents to stay on top of an “onslaught’ of social media apps geared toward teens and tweens, says parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner.
2 years ago -
Every Day is Kids’ Day: Getting ready to go back to school
With September right around the corner, it’s just about time to send the little ones back to school. And while that might be exciting news for parents ready to get everyone back on a schedule, it can also come with its challenges. An expert shares tips for a smooth transition.
2 years ago -
How parents can help their kids have summer fun — safely
Dangers lurk everywhere during “the summer trauma season,” and ModernMom.com parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner said it’s important to discuss them with kids young and old.
2 years ago -
Every Day is Kids’ Day: The chaos of summer camp — addressing costs, schedules, concerns
For kids, summer camp is a right of passage. And for many working families, it’s the answer to child care during the summer months. But with so many options out there, where do you start when it comes to planning summer camp?
2 years ago -
Suicide-themed Netflix series concerns parents, psychologists
Amid concerns that it might glamorize suicide, one parenting blogger thinks kids should watch “13 Reasons Why” with adults and discuss it.
2 years ago -
When — and why — to peek into your kid’s diary
Reading your child’s diary, or checking their phone, might be a lifesaver — but that still doesn’t make it easy. Parenting blogger Leslie Morgan-Steiner explains what to look for, whether to do it, and what to say afterward.
2 years ago
