The new school year brings so much promise and excitement. Besides the new pencils, supplies, folders, and planners (my personal favorite), there is also a high energy this time of year that gives you and your kids the feeling that anything is possible. Anything...
When you receive a message from your child’s teacher suggesting that you come in for a meeting, you may feel a little panicked. Learning that your child is experiencing difficulties, whether they’re behavior or academic, is certainly disheartening....
As a parent, there are two words that make me cringe like none other: "I'm bored!" In today's fast-paced world we are quick to load our calendars with play dates, extracurricular activities, and family outings. The goal: Eliminate every moment of boredom from our...
It doesn’t matter where I am, I constantly see small children glued to some type of device. And when I say glued, I mean glued. An earthquake could happen and they wouldn’t even flinch from their screens. It seems like kids can't bear to live without...
While every day is a great day to focus on the relationships we have with our children, ‘everyday life’ often gets in our way. But acknowledging this gives us the opportunity to search for time to relax and enjoy with our children. Pretend play can be...