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Compared to generations past, in a new age of parenting, parents are spending a lot more time with their children. Overall this is a wonderful thing. We also attempt to demand oversight to dictate their learning, their play, their games and the reactions to the occurrence. I have been guilty at times of being a “helicopter parent” with the intention of protecting my child, or making sure they play a certain way. Are we helping when we hover in a static state with our childre

As parents, we are in a hurry. We don't want the mess. We don’t want for them to experience pain. Slow down. Allow your child to do.

My wife and I deemed this year “The year of responsibility in the Post house”. Cue the child wailing and gnashing of teeth.

A sustained message in our house when my kids are having a rough time is “Mom and Dad have your back”. Be there for your kids' gents.