Guest post by Sandi Schwartz Art may seem like just a fun way to keep kids busy, but it has so many remarkable benefits including helping them feel more relaxed. Creativity provides a healthy outlet for children to express and cope with their emotions in a safe, calm...
Who needs self care? Often times you think it needs to be a stressed out adult working a job, raising a family, and possibly going through a mid life crisis. But did you know that it is just as important for teens to practice self care? Teens...
Fun Car stories Guest post contributed by Gwen Rockwood. Gwen is a mom to three great kids, wife to one cool guy, a newspaper columnist and co-owner of nwaMotherlode.com. I’m writing today’s column on a laptop wedged between my belly button and the steering...
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon and I bet you are looking to find unique Teacher Appreciation gifts for your children’s teachers. As a mom and former classroom teacher, I’ve given and received a multitude of Teacher...
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Are you looking for some healthy after school snacks? Do you want something easy that kids of all ages will love? Then look no further! Here are 5 extremely easy healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after school or...
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Does your child experience homework angst? You know, the refusal, avoidance and uncooperative attitude that happens when homework is overwhelming. Read on to find 5 ways to combat homework angst. Once upon a time there was a...
21st Century Parenting provides strategies and tips in supporting parents. Topics include: school, communication, child development, bully proofing your child.
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed, Parent Coach Do you have an anxious child? Here we are halfway through the school year, and our children are experiencing more change than ever before. Currently my own children have been in 3 different learning models, first in hybrid,...
Taking the school bus helps students get to school on time.
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed, Parent Coach Educators these days are targeting Growth Mindset as a means for all students to maximize their potential and to experience success as learners. There is little argument that having a Growth Mindset is a positive trait for...