August 29, 2016

Let Go of Being A Helicopter Parent

I never realized I was a helicopter parent until I decided to send my 7-year-old daughter to camp. Being a Girl Scout staff member, I always […]
August 29, 2016

Not So Simple

The hardest part of having a child or family member with an eating disorder is the longevity of the disease. Dads especially are used to going […]
June 3, 2016

A Parent’s Role

The world we live in is a much more challenging place than it used to be. It is a parent’s responsibility to equip their teen with […]
May 22, 2016

5 Simple Tips for S.A.T ‘s

 5 Simple Tips for S.A.T s 1. Start early. Visit college board.org and select a target test date. Working backwards from that date, plan a test […]
May 20, 2016

Integrity & Character in College

As parents, we naturally strive to instill a solid moral compass in our children. We try to encourage honesty, decency and integrity. Teaching them that it’s […]
May 20, 2016

Help your Child Cope with Trauma

What is the best way to talk to children about tragedy and help them cope with traumatic events? Dr. Prakash Masand, a former consulting professor of […]
May 20, 2016

Alcohol Vaping

Alcohol vaping was first introduced in 2004 when the Alcohol Without Liquid (AWOL) device was released. The US abruptly banned the product and the idea behind […]
May 20, 2016

The Sibling Effect

For many, the sibling relationship is the longest lifetime relationship, lasting decades longer than parent-child or spousal relationships. This lifelong history of shared family experiences can […]
May 20, 2016

Taking A Stand

My peers and family have always known me as the “good girl.” And you know what? That’s perfectly okay with me. My weekends usually consist of […]