The Tactical Parent

When they can’t have it their way

By Eugene Johnson/The Torch eugenejohnson@lcctorch.com   Children can be trying at times when choices need to be made. Knowing that they are learning to have an opinion can relieve the stress that comes from meltdowns. The other night, the family and I decided to go for a night walk. My three-year-old son, Ezra,  wanted to...

In terms of frustation, kids see and they do

By Eugene Johnson/The Torch eugenejohnson@lcctorch.com More students at Lane means more cars on I-5, overcrowded buses and longer lines for financial aid, mochas and cash at the ATM. It can be a rather frustrating way to start your day. As a student and parent, it can be doubly frustrating. I’m getting two people to class...