Are you feeling pressure to buy a smart phone for your kids? Are you weighing the decision carefully? If so, good for you! It's a big decision to give your child an expensive device that may impact their life in a variety of ways. As you're thinking about it, listen...
As the back to school season approaches, you’re probably realizing that your family’s tech habits have suffered this summer! It’s easy to let things slide. So back to school is a great time to start a new plan. Healthy tech habits in your home makes a perfect goal for...
As the back-to-school season approaches, you’re probably filled with the excitement and anticipation of your kids return to the classroom. While buying supplies is necessary, it's equally important to equip kids with the skills and mindset they need to navigate...
No one experiences changes in life quite like teenagers! Adolescence is a phase filled with changes: physically, emotionally and socially. Teens find themselves experiencing changes in their bodies, relationships, self-image, and even their roles within their families...
Do you find yourself caught in a whirlwind of emotions this summer? And is one of them feeling guilty about your parenting? The seemingly endless stream of picture-perfect family vacations, outings, and activities portrayed on social media can leave you feeling...
Does your child struggle with friendship? Making and keeping friends doesn’t always come naturally for kids. Your children need to learn the social skills of friendship just like they learn other skills. And friends are extremely important. Friendships play a vital...
How independent are your kids? Would you like them to be more self sufficient? Of course, your ultimate goal is to raise your children to thrive and succeed in the world independently. You want them to grow into competent, capable, responsible individuals who not only...
Are you frustrated because your kids don’t get along? Is there bickering and arguing at every meal? This type of sibling rivalry makes you worry that summer break will be an unpleasant experience for everyone. It doesn’t have to be that way! Sibling rivalry leads to...
Parenting experts agree that spending One-on-One time with your children is beneficial. It doesn’t matter what parenting style you use, adding one-on-one time improves your parenting effectiveness and builds strong family ties. So what exactly is one-on-one time and...
Are your kids happy? If you ask parents what they most want for their kids they usually say, “I just want them to be happy.” Happiness definitely makes life better. And happiness seems like an easy goal. But many things get in the way of kids having a happy life....