August 31, 2020

Sports injuries and teens

Game Changer Sports-related injuries on the rise among young athletes   Sports help kids build confidence, get fit and maintain a healthy weight, but some parents […]
August 31, 2020

The Pitfalls of Social Media

Living Online: The Pitfalls of Social Media    Today’s college students grew up largely interacting on social media as part of their day-to-day communications. They can hardly […]
August 10, 2020

Positive Pushing

When it comes to guiding your children toward success and happiness, there’s a very specific middle ground to occupy. It lies somewhere between doing nothing and […]
August 3, 2020

Don’t Let Drugs Hijack Your Teen’s Passions

  Adolescence is a pivotal time when important social and intellectual skills develop. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, by the time they are seniors in high school, […]
June 29, 2020

Teen spending, and the high price of fitting in

  Teen spending, and the high price of fitting in Kids are subjected to as many as 5,000 advertisements a day, according to Nathan Dungan, financial […]
June 22, 2020

Idle Minds, Unhealthy Choices

  “Hey, can you take me to the mall?”   “Can I borrow the car?”  “I’m bored. I need something to do!”  Idle minds can lead to […]
June 15, 2020

Be a Parent, Not a Dictator

    We sign our daughter up for piano lessons and art classes because we know music and creative endeavors are good for her brain.  We […]
October 26, 2020

Good Feelings

  One of the most important things you can do for your child is help them manage their emotions. Good feelings to bad, and all in […]
June 21, 2020

Memory Maker

Memory Maker Yes, I’m one of those parents. I’m the one who has 10,000 photos of my family. Actually, to be more accurate, I have 10,000 […]