Parenting teens today feels quite different from a generation ago. On one hand, we’re encouraged to raise confident, self-reliant young adults. On the other, we’re bombarded by headlines, social media […]
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Charity Begins at Home: Encouraging A Giving Spirit in Children
We live in the age of selfies, where bullying is on the rise and civility is on the decline. Not-so-subtle societal messages tell us that our worth is defined by […]
A More Meaningful Halloween: Teaching Empathy and Compassion Through Costumes and Candy
It’s easy to see Halloween as a blur of plastic pumpkins, costume stress and frantic trick-or-treating. But what if it could also be meaningful? What if Halloween allowed us to […]
Staying Safe on Social Media – Eight Ways to Protect Your Kids
Like it or not, social media is an important part of our children’s lives. By the time they are teenagers, 95% of kids have used it and 45% admit to […]
Family New Year’s Resolutions With Big Rewards
Six easy, enjoyable family resolutions As this year ends, the promise of new possibilities emerges with the coming of a new year. In addition to personal goals, many parents set […]
Boost Your Child’s Brain Power with Creative Arts
In a highly competitive world that places a significant premium on easily measured achievements, creative arts are sometimes considered expendable. Yet, experts stress that the arts are just as beneficial […]
