November 6, 2015

Hit the Switch

Reducing the amount of time kids spend watching TV or playing video games can decrease obesity, aggression and substance abuse while improving school performance,says Kristine Paulsen, […]
November 6, 2015

Eating their words

  While there are many forms of bullying, the type that directly attacks a child’s weight is proven to have harmful, even life-threatening, effects that can […]
November 6, 2015

The Ride of Your Life

It may be as long as 15 minutes or as short as 5. No matter how long you’re in the car the car with your child—taking […]
November 6, 2015

Parent or Bartender?

  Ever think about giving your child a sip of your wine or having a beer together during the football game? Think again. Those who start […]
September 10, 2015

MASKer Aide Ball

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, October 7, 2017 Espańa MASKer Aide Ball Join us to celebrate a decade of dedication to serving children and families. As MASK reaches […]
July 29, 2015

Getting through hard times

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Nelson Mandela’s famous words are a constant and […]
July 29, 2015

Communication & Conflict

Establishing a trusting, loving relationship between you and your child is the foundation of good communication and paves the way for problem solving. “You want to […]
July 29, 2015

Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis Popular kid or nerd, goody-goody or goth, band geek or jock. Kids increasingly judge and compare themselves, trying to figure out where they fit […]
July 29, 2015

The Deepest Cut

At first glance, it may be difficult to distinguish between self-injury and attempted suicide. In both cases, a person may cut, burn or mutilate himself, causing […]