In my previous post I put forward the idea of parenting a la Lohan, or Complicit Parenting. It's a style of parenting in which I consider parents are fully aware of the illegal activity their child is engaging in, but decide the pros are worth the risk than the cons. I'm not referring to the use [...]

“Pick your Battles,” is a common phrase many live by to keep the peace in their relationships. I've tried to uphold this motto at home by not making a mountain out of a mole hill for things like spilled milk, broken items, or lost shoes and jackets. I will, however, rattle my kids nerves if they don't watch their manners and get good grades.