If you have a teenager with a phone, you have at one time or another said, “Put down your phone and talk to me, look at me, or just do something!” Your teen probably responded with an eye roll or a smart comment. You are sick of nagging them, and you just...
Are you frustrated by meltdowns at your house? Does this sound familiar to you? “I can’t believe it happened again! My kids are finally playing well together, one of them upsets the other and instantly ~ major meltdown. Of course, I overreact and everything goes...
Does it seem like your teen is at home…a lot? They may even be up in that dark cave, called a bedroom, multiple hours a day, only sneaking down to grab some food every so often. You wonder, shouldn’t they be out with friends? Is there something...
Do you have a close knit family? Would you like your kids to be close to each other, and to you, throughout their lives? Family bonding activities create the environment for a close knit family. These 3 fun ways to improve family bonding are just right for you. So...
Do you struggle knowing how much time to allow your kids on screens? You hear the research that kids are supposed to be outside playing and to stay away from devices. Yet, how do you balance both screen time and outdoor time? I have totally...
We hear it all the time. People will say, “When I was a kid, we spent every waking minute outside playing with our friends. Kids these days just sit in front of a screen!" Are you tired of hearing that? But deep inside you know that being outside is good for your...
ARE YOUR KIDS ANXIOUS? Most kids are excited for summer, right? But many more are not excited. They don't know how to tell us and, frankly, they don't know why they are feeling the way they do. One in eight children, in a given year, are affected by an anxiety...
What is it about nature that calms us? How are nature and mental health related? Nature makes our mind be at rest and our bodies relax. You've experienced it when you are out for a walk, or relaxing at a beach. It really is true that nature helps our mental health....
A book review. You just want your kids to be happy, right? Parents everywhere want happy kids. It's pure joy to watch your children laugh, play and enjoy life. One sure way to reach the "happy kids" goal is to read the new book Finding Ecohappiness by Sandi Schwartz,...
Teach your child self-regulation at home. Your child has anxious feelings, big emotions and outbursts that make you feel helpless. You wonder, “What can I do? Nothing seems to be working.” The real question is what tools should I use to help my child. The Zones of...