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...
The transition to high school can be a daunting experience for many children. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is ready to handle the changes and challenges that come with this transition. Here are some tips on how to help your child transition to...
Does it seem like you are constantly correcting your child or teen? It can be really tough to have a fun relationship with your kids if it's often negative. A great way to change that is to recognize and celebrate your child's strengths! Recognizing your child's...
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...
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...
What exactly is "quality time with teens?" Is it having deep conversations together? Or listening to them share their hopes and dreams? Yes, those are quality times, but there's really so much more to quality time together. Think of your closest relationships....
Doesn’t everyone love Spring? Sure it can be messy, rainy and sometimes cold, but mostly Spring is exciting because things are growing again and Summer is just around the corner. Face it, there’s excitement in the air during this season. So why not harness that...
Are you feeling a little guilty that you don’t plan for enough quality family time together? Life gets so busy and time with kids seems to be surrounded by driving them to another event or nagging them to help out and home or do their homework. You know quality time...
"My child has anxiety and is anxious about so many things, so how can school help?" This is a question many parents ask and they should ask it. Because, the beauty about school is that there are many resources available. Some resources are people in the school. The...