Is it just me, or do you ever hear that nagging voice, too? It's the voice that's telling you all the things you should be doing. It sounds something like this...there is still a pile of laundry that needs sorting, the bills need paying, the files from work are piling, dinner needs prepping, and how in the world can my kids possibly think I have time to sit and play Minecraft or wo
While these days anti-bullying campaigns, commercials, and fashionistas have helped bring a voice to the harmful and detrimental effects brought on by bullying, it's what happens behind closed doors, in our homes, where the birth of empathy or the lack of it is initially learned. One of the most challenging and rewarding facets of parenting is understanding that our conduct, beh
One of the best ways to understand teen angst is remembering what it felt like to be one. For many parents, this will mean digging deep and remembering what it felt like to not only watch our bodies transform but also the insurmountable changes that took place inside of our minds. Being a teen in many ways is like having no place to sit on a see-saw. You are too young for half the t
While there’s no recipe in a parenting handbook that will answer all the questions, there is one key ingredient that will spice up your life and strengthen the bond you have with your child for a lifetime. The secret sauce lost in the back of the cupboard for far too long is… P-L-A-Y. Playing with children is a profoundly loving activity that strengthens bonds while transferring
Do you ever feel there is too much to do, that it’s non-stop? The world can feel so busy sometimes. Children have sports, homework, friends, and need time to decompress before bed. The TV is blaring. Phones are lighting up with data and alerts. Amid this constant noise and swirling information, however, there are children and teens who need to talk to their families. Whether it’s a