I don't know if it's just me, but I find that late January/early February is a great time for a sort of parenting re-boot. The holidays are 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 the kids have been showered with toys and treats 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 … [Read more...]