5 Trending Topics That Parents Don’t Want to Talk About
Over Parenting I’m guilty. I always thought I was raising my girls to be independent until that day she came to me and said, “Dad,…
Helping Kids Cope With Cliques
What’s a Clique? Friendship is an important part of kids’ development. Having friends helps them be independent beyond the family and prepares them for the…
Setting Consequences for Teenagers | Parenting Tips
No matter how great our kids are, they all make mistakes. When their judgment is poor or they wind up in trouble, how should we…
10 Common Behavior Problems In Teenagers with Solutions
You’re going to want to bookmark this post! My girls aren’t teens yet, but I see this in the middle school everyday. I believe this…
What You Need to Know About Childhood Depression
Spotting the signs and symptoms Although most people think of depression as an adult illness, children and adolescents can develop depression as well. Unfortunately, many children with…
10 Things No Parenting Book Can Prepare You For
I couldn’t help myself with this one. This post is a little different than most, I want to mix things up a bit. Do you…
Prevent Brain Drain: Keep Kids’ Minds Sharp During Vacation
Long periods of time off from school can lead your child to lose valuable knowledge and skills. Learn more about brain drain and 4 ways…
Why Does Mental Health Matter in Schools Today?
Children and youth with mental health challenges sometimes experience difficulty at school for a variety of reasons. Many mental health agencies receive frequent calls from…
5 Steps for Dad to Get Re-Energized
“There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you…
3 Steps to Becoming a Great Stepparent
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…
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