May 25, 2020

Get Grounded

  When life is stressful, finding a way to unwind is crucial. Grounding (or earthing) is a new method of reconnecting with the earth while possibly seeing some […]
May 25, 2020

Tide Pods

  As if there weren’t enough dangers to worry about in your teen’s life, ingesting laundry detergent seems to be among the new concerns. Although not actually a drug in the traditional […]
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 […]