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The terrible, wonderful summer vacation In a way, summer vacation reminds me of giving birth. When it's over, we forget the difficult parts and look forward to the next one.	Screentime can be family time The issue of screentime is one that has come up in my group, API of Knoxville, from time to time.
Would you like some pictionary with your soup? All this talk about presence has made me re-examine some of the good, and bad, habits my family has fallen into.	Teaching environmental responsibility Today is Earth Day, which means that many of us are thinking about our environmental footprint. My 2-year-old Jacob is totally oblivious to all of the talk about saving the planet, but my 6-year-old Hannah is very interested.
5 things dads can do to raise emotionally healthy children As men are now being called upon to spend more time and participate in the direct care of their kids, they often find themselves emotionally overwhelmed trying to balance work, relationship and family demands. In a recent U.S.	Hyper-parenting is negatively associated with physical activity among 7–12 year olds Physical activity plays an important role in the physical, mental and social health of children. Unfortunately, most children do not accumulate sufficient physical activity for health benefits.
Some things hugs can't fix: Parental warmth does not remove anxiety that follows punishment A loving mom can't overcome the anxiety and aggression caused by corporal punishment, and her otherwise warm demeanor may make it worse, according to research led by Duke University.	Association between parental time pressure, mental health problems among children A doctor's thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that children whose parents experience time pressure are more likely to have mental health problems.
Screentime and Attachment Parenting There are issues that Attachment Parenting International does not take a stance on and instead advocates for all parents to be informed when making parenting decisions that work best for their families.	Sibling rivalry is natural It is natural for our children to feel anger toward their siblings and to experience anger in their peer relationships.

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