April 16, 2021

Mama Time!

As parents we need to remember to put ourselves on the neverending list of to-do’s. There is that old saying if Mama’s not happy- no one […]
April 13, 2021

Bullying, What’s Underneath All That

Bullying has taken on such a strong label.  When I was a kid, it was called someone being mean to me or vice versa. The difference […]
April 10, 2021

“Mom” I think I want to do music?   

Saturday days Saturday nights and all the days before and after; traveling here and there, in the bleachers, sidelines or in the crowd- this is how […]
April 6, 2021

Body Image and Social Media

  Finding ways to communicate with your teen can be confusing and difficult for both parties when neither of you know how to help. This is […]
April 4, 2021

Reducing Sibling Squabbles

  The common experience of sibling conflict may suggest this is a typical family phenomenon. However, a few simple strategies can help parents reduce sibling squabbles. […]
April 2, 2021

Friends vs. Family: A Teen’s Perspective on Relationships

  Relationships are a part of life. Relating and communicating with others is a daily task and, as we grow, our interaction skills and relationship habits […]
March 29, 2021

It All Starts In Kindergarten…

  Who knew 2020 would bring us so many challenges and reflections on life.  As Robert Fulghun wrote “All I really need to know I learned […]
March 28, 2021

Mixed Messages

  Teens are becoming confused by the mixed messages they see through social media, and it is having a detrimental effect on their mental and physical […]
March 26, 2021

Not Too Early

Not too Early, to teach NOT to Hate   Addressing acts of racism, prejudice, hate and intolerance can be a daunting task for anyone raising a […]