Four age-appropriate recommendations

Any childcare provider should be at least 13 years old and at least five years older than the oldest child being cared for.

I say to give your kids their own cell phones at age 13, as it’s a good way to communicate that also gives the parents independence from each other.

Teach your children how to plan a celebration for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and each parent’s birthday, and be sure you have one for each holiday.

Determine the age at which you believe your children should be allowed to travel by plane alone or with their siblings.