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With some parts of the country experiencing weather-related school closures this week, today’s question feels timely. We know routines are great for everyone, especially children. But what happens when those routines are disrupted and your kids are home? How do you entertain them? Do screen-time rules apply? What happens when they’re bored?  We tend to put pressure on ourselves to provide the same level of activity our children would have…

As our kids get older, we meet new parents, arrange playdates, and we’re generally surrounded by new family dynamics. It’s inevitable that we run into parenting styles and behaviors that are different from our own. What can be even more uncomfortable is that sometimes these things pose challenges that need to be addressed. Today’s question asks the Village to step in and share different approaches to the situation at hand.…