Big Kid Support Group

How Do I Get My 10yo Son to Stop Searching Explicit Content Online?

Welcome to the Big Kid Support Group (BKSG)!

Aug 24, 2023 •

Can ChatGPT Convince Your Kids to Clean their Room?

In which I put my parenting advice up against a robot

Jul 21, 2023 •

How Do I Help My Sensitive Boy Find His People?

My 7yo son is a really kind kid. A rule follower. Creative and loves pretend and imaginative play. Since starting elementary school, he seems to be…

Mar 30, 2023 •

How Worried Should I Be About Big Sister Trauma?

My girls are 13 and 10 and struggling to find things in common. They used to play so much together and now it seems like the older one has outgrown the…

Feb 14, 2023 •

Why Do My Kids Feel So Much Pressure to Get Perfect Grades at School?

I’d love to see a discussion about kids and perfectionism, especially around grades. My girls go to a very good public school system in the ‘burbs and…

Feb 8, 2023 •

What Advice Would You Offer Parents Who are Debating Whether to Let Their Kids Use Roblox?

Before I get to today’s question, I want to explain a little bit about the Big Kid Support Group (BKSG).

Feb 2, 2023 •

How Can I Help My Daughter Navigate her "Mean Girl" Friend Group?

The Big Kid Support Group (BKSG) is a discussion thread for paid subscribers and my attempt to create a safe space for moms of big kids, tweens and…

Jan 17, 2023 •

Before You Give Your Kid a Phone, Make Them Sign This Contract

One of my first “Big Kid Support Group” posts had to do with kids and cell phone usage. We discussed the age at which we gave our kids their first…

Sep 13, 2022 •

BKSG: How Much Should I Be Policing My Tween Daughter's Clothing Choices?

The Big Kid Support Group (BKSG) is a discussion thread for paid subscribers and my attempt to create a safe space for moms of big kids, tweens and…

Aug 31, 2022 •

How Do You Explain Weed to Your Kids?

Two shows that are very popular right now with Mazzy (and pretty much all tweens and teens I know) are Stranger Things and The Summer I Turned P…

Jul 18, 2022 •

BKSG: When Do You Know If Your Child Should See a Therapist?

Welcome to the Big Kid Support Group (BKSG)!

Jun 27, 2022 •

What Time Do Your Big Kids (9-14) Go to Bed?

Bedtime was always one of the biggest topics on my blog when the kids were little.

Jun 10, 2022 •

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