I don't know if it's just me, but I find that the beginning of a new school year is a great time for a parenting re-boot. Summer's over and we're doing our best to return to our normal routines (and to work on any behavior issues that may have crept up as we've all indulged in lax routines over the past few months). It just seems like the perfect moment to step back and take stock of our parenting techniques (what's working and what's not) as we embark on another year. Which … [Read more...]