I read an interesting article that suggests parents are less likely to report being happy than the childless.
In Daniel Gilbert’s 2006 book “Stumbling on Happiness,” the Harvard professor of psychology looks at several studies and concludes that marital satisfaction decreases dramatically after the birth of the first child—and increases only when the last child has [...]
Entries Tagged as 'parenting myths'
Parenting Poll of the Week - Kids And Happiness
July 3rd, 2008 · 3 Comments
Tags: parenting myths · parenting polls · parents today
Parenting Myths #1 - Terrible Twos
May 31st, 2007 · No Comments
Everyone knows about the supposed terrible twos. The stage of child development characterized by frequent mood swings, temper tantrums, and liberal use of the word NO. I’d like to dispel the popular myth known as the terrible twos.
I’ll be the first to concede that two year olds often have mood swings, tantrums, and [...]
Tags: parenting myths