Let’s say we see behavior — bouncing a soccer ball in the house — that’s against our family rules. We set a limit, in this…

Math looks different these days. When you visit your child’s math class, it may look different from what you remember. For example, 2 apples +…

The definition of “accountable” is taking responsibility for one’s actions, and it is something every parent hopes their teen will be. When parents teach their…

During stressful, busy, or overwhelming seasons we can tend to disconnect from our kids unintentionally. Survival mode is a real thing! Here are 5 simple ways to…

Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you’ve never had kids, you’ll get the chance…

Bullying is a hot topic. As an educator, I struggle with this as it has an everlasting mark on those that have been exposed to…

I believe we should pay very close attention to this issue. The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent…

Yes! It is FINALLY spring! Say adios to those cold winter months and howdy to sunny, warmer days. Do you know what the warmer weather…

Although e-cigarettes have been around for more than a decade, vaping rates have skyrocketed in recent years, especially among teens. E-cigarettes are now the most frequently…

Food is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Kids need to have a healthy meal schedule so that that they can grow properly. The…

These parents get it. A classic guilt trip ALLYSO/SHUTTERSTOCK We were at the dinner table eating pizza when I asked my son Logan if I…

The world our children live in is always evolving. That means that we parents have to evolve, too. Here are five parenting trends to get…

In the fall of 2020, the majority of public school districts across the state of Minnesota will ask voters to choose among newcomers and incumbents…

The urge to nurture and protect our children is as old as fatherhood itself. Fatherhood means helping our children reach their potential. We scrupulously observe…

Raising children has become increasingly demanding in the modern age, with parents spending more time and energy trying to balance the demands of work and…

When it comes to toddler discipline, you’ve got to learn to pick your battles. What if you can’t figure out what’s negotiable and what’s not?…

If you need your child to behave for you to be calm then you give your child tremendous power. He now controls your emotions and…