Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens Service-Learning and Helping Teens Identify Their Values Adolescence is by definition a tumultuous time in one’s life. This is likely especially true now, given academic, social, and... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Bring Back the Playpen and Lock the Bathroom Door! 5 Simple Steps Toward Self-Care for Parents Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Over 70% of U.S. moms say that mothering is “incredibly stressful” and now the pandemic has... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Supporting Our Children During Turbulent Times As we watch the news unfold, remember that our kids are watching us. Children expect adults in their lives to provide protection and... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Grandparenting, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Grandparent Caregivers: The Joys & Challenges During this time of COVID-19, many grandparents have stepped in and expanded our roles as caregivers to help support our families. This... Continue Reading
Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Technology The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week Over a decade ago, I needed a drastic change. Within days, my father died and my daughter was born. These life-altering events made me... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Technology How to Help Kids Manage Screen Use During the Pandemic Many of us know about the downside of social media. The recent documentary The Social Dilemma made some of us even more aware of the way... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Sleep 6 Habits to Help Kids and Teens Get Better Sleep Sleep is vital for our bodies and brains, and getting enough sleep helps children be more resilient during stressful times. According to... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Parenting New Year’s Resolutions: Connecting with your Family The beginning of the New Year is a good time to reflect upon your goals and desires for yourself as a parent and for your family as a... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Toddlers Ten Ways to Ease Reluctant Children Outdoors The many benefits of time outdoors for people of all ages are well documented. Numerous studies show that time in nature impacts every... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips How to Avoid the Added Stress of the Holidays this Year This year’s holiday season will likely be different than in years past. Yet, with a bit of reflection, planning, creative... Continue Reading
