As you make plans to stay connected with your teen this spring, you may have to make some adjustments in the way you interact with him or her. Nurturing healthy relationships with your teen does require a willingness to be introspective, so make time to think...
Spring festivities are in full swing as Easter has already come and gone. This time of year outdoor activities bring families and friends together as everyone wants to take time to enjoy fun in the sun! But, how do you stay connected to your family, especially kids as...
As we roll past the half way mark for this school quarter, many parents are still wondering how to help their kids be successful this year. While tutors and excellent teaching are certainly helpful, for many kids it’s not the academic challenges that get in...
This psychological need to belong with a clan originally stemmed from a basic need, safety, and it transcends modern day times. There is safety in numbers but teens can pay a hefty price for being in a clique. As if they don’t have enough to deal with they also...
Below is a old post from waaay back in our early days of blogging… it may be old but the same rules apply when it comes to teens & sleep so I’m re-posting today. I’d love to hear if you all have found any new tricks for managing sleep routines...
A couple weeks ago I wrote a post all about helping your child get ready to go back to school. Now that the time is finally here, I have a message just for you parents. Especially the ones who tend to forget themselves in the process. Kids going back to school...