Tag : Cheryl Maguire

What Age is Best for Your Tween or Teen to Have a Cellphone?

“Everyone has a cellphone but me,” whined my 12-year-old daughter. “Your twin brother doesn’t have one either,” I responded. A variation of this same conversation had been going on between us for years. Since my twins have lost their North…

4 Reasons You Should Vaccinate Your Children

“I’m going to test him for whooping cough,” the doctor said. “But he was vaccinated for it, right? How could he have it?” I asked. The doctor did a few clicks on the laptop and confirmed that my son received…

The Best Way to Support Your Kid’s Coach? Let Them Do Their Job

I officially became a “soccer mom” last year when my 8-year-old daughter joined the town soccer team. She loves playing the sport and interacting with the other girls.  Being part of the team has entailed traveling to other towns. Sometimes we’ve witnessed other…