Gotta love those happy celebrity sightings! Miss J. Alexander showed off his knees in a lil shorts and blazer number this weekend in La La Land. You likey? If BeyBey’s baby bump has been a disappointment to you lately, Nia Long and her large belly should make up for it. Aw, look at her motherly glow. More photos of Nia, Miss J, Lisa Raye and Kym Whitley below: WENN/Pacific Coast News/Fame Pictures
I just read an argument and its rebuttal on the subject of best friends and it really made me think: is it bad to just have one best friend or is having a lot of close friends the better way to go ? While from first glance, the article about the “horrors” of a child having a “BFF (Best Friends Forever)” seemed just like an overprotective parent trying to micromanage their child’s life, but even so, I could see some clear points in there that struck a chord with me. Limiting yourself in any way, shape, or form in terms of who you consider a “friend” is limiting how you see the world. Situations with friends can change on the instant, so why put yourself in a position where if one friend leaves forever, you have no one to fall back on? It’s good to be open to whomever you meet and any potential friendship that comes your way. I see the other view, too, though, that unless you spend time nurturing a friendship, you never truly become close to anyone. Which is more important or is there equal weight in both arguments? How To Make Your Child’s Summer Reading Fun I know that throughout my life, I’ve had both scenarios – one best friend that I could talk to about everything, as well as multiple close friends with whom I felt a strong connection to. I also have those acquaintances that I only say hi when I see them and have small talk, but we don’t have a strong connection like I have with other friends. I truly feel like you can’t limit yourself to who you consider a friend because things can change in an instant and who sticks out all the bad moments is truly someone you can trust. Personally, I just have a group of friends I can call my confidants, but also groups of people I just have fun with. Why does it have to be all or nothing? There’s always a range of people that you share certain things with, a rolling river where trust comes in different forms. When there’s one person that you can share everything with and they’re not judgmental, that’s definitely “BFF” material. However, you can have multiple “BFF”s and feel a strong connection to them all, but in different ways. I don’t think friendship can be so concrete. Children should be allowed to befriend whomever they want, as long as they’re safe and are allowed to learn what it means to be a friend through relating with others. For me, it wasn’t until the end of middle school and early high school that I learned the difference between true and superficial friendships. I don’t think it would be as clear to me as it is now if I hadn’t had that learning experience and gained a firsthand understanding of interpersonal relationships. I don’t even regret the moments of clarity I had to have as to who was toxic and who wasn’t because it’s helped me in the present day to differentiate who I want to keep in contact with. Although it’s important for parents of younger children to reinforce connections, by a certain age, the parenting reigns need to be pulled in and kids should learn on their own to read social cues. It’s invaluable human experience to be able to relate with others and figure out who fits with you. As I wrote this, I thought of an anonymous quote I once heard, “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime” and in looking it up, I found a link to what exactly that means. It’s interesting to think of friends in those categories instead of “best” or “close” or “acquaintance.” The “lifetime” friends are the ones that are your “best,” or the ones that are always there for you. However, there are always others that are harder to categorize and sometimes it’s best not to since life is ever-changing. I know a girl who I sort of knew throughout elementary and middle school, but it wasn’t until high school and college that we became part of a group of close friends. When parents try to dictate the friendships of their children, that could be stunting the natural growth of their child’s connections. Whoever is meant to be there at certain times in a person’s life is never set in stone, but in the end, it’s the journey that matters. That might sound cliche, but why label friendships anyway? Maybe it’s just better to let friendships fall into place by themselves, rather than rank the level of connection you have with individual people. What are your thoughts on friendship, childhood or otherwise? Post your comments below. How To Help Your Teen Through Your Divorce
In the wake of his former wife’s recent troubles, Charlie Sheen is moving to gain full custody of his two children with Brooke Mueller , Bob and Max. He’s not stopping there, either. Charlie is declaring legal war on Brooke and will not only ask a judge for full custody, but to cut off child support. Sheen has been paying her $55,000 per MONTH to support the twin sons, who were born after the couple’s 2008 wedding (they split this winter). Charlie’s lawyer, Mark Gross, just gave Brooke Mueller’s attorneys notice that he’s going to court tomorrow to try to change the custody arrangement . Gross says he’ll ask the judge to strip Brooke of both legal and physical custody, on grounds that Brooke has relapsed and checked back into rehab . If the judge does give Charlie full custody, Gross wants the judge to terminate his obligation to pay Brooke $55,000 a month in child support. After all, she would no longer be incurring those expenses. Sheen (and presumably the goddesses) would be handling the parenting. Shudder . Brooke’s lawyers are planning their own offensive, though, also asking the judge for full custody. They also Charlie to be psychologically evaluated. That sound you hear is of it being ON. And potentially high and unstable. Imagine if Charlie Sheen is deemed the safer of two parenting options …
By Science-Based Parenting We as parents stumble along trying to make sense of the world as we make sure our kids grow up healthy and educated. One thing that we often encounter is the mysterious world of statistics. We scour the literature trying to find out what is best for our kids, and search for ways to better educate them. The questions include “Is my child doomed because I am medically unable… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Opposing Views Discovery Date : 29/01/2011 08:50 Number of articles : 2
Everyone is talking about whether or not host Ricky Gervais has been banned from future Golden Globe broadcasts, or if he should. Who cares? Here are 10 things that really should never appear on any awards show again. More
Lena Fokina , the hardbodied Russian viral video star seen swinging babies here and here , is real . She teaches baby yoga for a living and raised two (seemingly) healthy daughters that way. And she just gave her first American interview! More
Lena Fokina , the hardbodied Russian viral video star seen swinging babies here and here , is real . She teaches baby yoga for a living and raised two (seemingly) healthy daughters that way. And she just gave her first American interview! More
Mel Gibson may be an anti-Semitic and homophobic man with serious anger issues, but his parenting is nothing but exemplary in the court’s eyes. Judge Scott Gordon modified the actor’s existing custody agreement with Oksana Grigorieva late Thursday, giving Mel MORE custody, not less. Mel will be allowed more time with Lucia, with the increase in by hours. Added up, the additional hours total a little over one more day a week. These two have been feuding for what seems like forever . According to the agreement Mel and Oksana Grigorieva signed in May, both have joint physical and legal custody of Lucia. Under that deak, Mel had visitation rights a total of six days – with three overnight visits – every two weeks. The judge has now increased Mel’s face time slightly. Oksana, who alleges that Mel attacked her earlier this year, and who Mel alleges tried to extort him , wanted Gordon to strip Mel of overnight visits altogether and to only give him monitored visitation. Not exactly how it played out. Criminal probes into both parties are ongoing. Gordon said that the change was made for the best interests of Lucia … so make of that what you will.
Filed under: Britney Spears Britney Spears played the easiest card in the parenting book today — she took her little munchkins to Disneyland — and we’re told she had her run of the place. Our spies tell us the Dumbo ride was shut down so that Britney and her little ones could… Read more
The court documents also say that Tiger Woods and Elin Nordgren have signed a Marital Settlement Agreement, which typically includes terms of child support, alimony and the division of assets, and that Elin will revert to her maiden name: Elin Maria Pernilla Nordegren. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordgren have attended the standard four-hour parenting class required to finalize any divorce in Florida. “The parenting plan is in the best interests of the children,” their divorce papers read. The pair h
