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20 05, 2020

Things You Can Do With Your Children During a School Closure

By | 2023-01-08T11:37:36-05:00 May 20, 2020|Family|Comments Off on Things You Can Do With Your Children During a School Closure

Children during a school closure will need things to do to keep them engaged and active. Here's some great options for parents.

16 03, 2020

4 ways to help support your child struggling in school

By | 2020-03-12T18:47:10-04:00 March 16, 2020|Family|Comments Off on 4 ways to help support your child struggling in school

Personally, I have one kid who's a born student and one child struggling in school. We all hate seeing struggling kids. Check out 4 ways to help your kids.

5 02, 2020

4 Tips for Helping Your Kids with Braces

By | 2020-01-20T13:32:26-05:00 February 5, 2020|Lifestyle|Comments Off on 4 Tips for Helping Your Kids with Braces

Kids have braces? Here's four tips to help your kids with braces - so it's not as painful and miserable! No one enjoys the teeth straightening process.

20 01, 2020

4 Ways to Get Your Kids Involved in Household Chores

By | 2020-01-08T14:28:37-05:00 January 20, 2020|Family|Comments Off on 4 Ways to Get Your Kids Involved in Household Chores

Great ways to get your kids involved in household chores.

13 01, 2020

How to Help Your Children Feel Their Best 

By | 2019-12-27T17:56:58-05:00 January 13, 2020|Family|Comments Off on How to Help Your Children Feel Their Best 

When kids eat the right foods, get enough rest, and wear proper-fitting clothing they tend to not just look their best, but FEEL their best. Learn more.

2 12, 2019

4 Ways Kids Can Be Active While Indoors

By | 2023-08-13T11:58:13-04:00 December 2, 2019|Family|Comments Off on 4 Ways Kids Can Be Active While Indoors

When wintertime rolls around, it can be difficult for your kids to remain active while indoors. With temperatures set to be lower than usual this winter, it’s helpful to know how to keep kids active inside. Plus, it's helpful for summer months as well, since it's often too hot to go outside. 4 ways kids [...]

18 11, 2019

When to Consider Working with a Genetic Counselor

By | 2019-11-01T13:49:59-04:00 November 18, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on When to Consider Working with a Genetic Counselor

Genetic counselors offer a great opportunity for individuals to learn more about their genetic make-up. Learn when you might want to consider seeing a genetic counselor, and why it can be helpful to see one.

4 11, 2019

4 Methods for Engaging Your Child in STEM Early in Life

By | 2019-10-15T18:56:15-04:00 November 4, 2019|Family|Comments Off on 4 Methods for Engaging Your Child in STEM Early in Life

Engaging your child in STEM as early as possible will only benefit them later in life whether they choose to attend public school, or private. Learn more.

4 09, 2019

How to improve home safety for your kids

By | 2019-08-17T11:33:13-04:00 September 4, 2019|Family|Comments Off on How to improve home safety for your kids

Improve home safety for your kids in just a few simple, and actionable steps. Social Media is one of the main things to watch out for. Learn more inside.

2 09, 2019

4 ways to keep a good relationship with your child even with shared custody

By | 2019-08-17T11:19:49-04:00 September 2, 2019|Family|Comments Off on 4 ways to keep a good relationship with your child even with shared custody

Shared custody means you'll have to be without your child some of the time. However, maintaining a good relationship is possible with these 4 tips.

7 08, 2019

Essential Conversations to Have With Your Teenager Now

By | 2023-08-23T19:53:34-04:00 August 7, 2019|Family|Comments Off on Essential Conversations to Have With Your Teenager Now

Do you remember a time when your child would talk to you non-stop for what felt like hours? If you have a teenager, you're probably aching for those years back. Once they enter adolescence, getting your kids to talk to you in more than snorts and groans can be challenging. However, openly talking to your [...]

22 07, 2019

Ideas for Bonding With Your Teen This Summer

By | 2023-04-20T20:36:57-04:00 July 22, 2019|Family|Comments Off on Ideas for Bonding With Your Teen This Summer

Three suggestions to help you with bonding with your teen this summer.

11 03, 2019

Taking responsibility: 4 ways to support your aging parent

By | 2023-10-25T12:54:17-04:00 March 11, 2019|Family|Comments Off on Taking responsibility: 4 ways to support your aging parent

One day, you may end up caring for an aging parent. It happens. Many aging parents will not: be able to drive change their clothes climb the stairs do other activities that require a lot of energy As painful as it seems, we should prepare them for a comfortable stay during the last years of [...]

16 01, 2019

How to prepare teens who hate school for a career path

By | 2019-01-06T11:33:12-05:00 January 16, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on How to prepare teens who hate school for a career path

Your teen hate school? Is it a chore getting her to attend enough so she graduates? I was a teen who hated school. There are career paths for them!

31 10, 2018

How to teach your kids to practice self-care at home

By | 2018-10-31T07:08:27-04:00 October 31, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on How to teach your kids to practice self-care at home

It's important to remember stress has no age limit. Kids experience stress, too. Teach your kids to practice self-care at home. Learn how here.

20 06, 2018

Beach day must haves for the summer

By | 2023-04-23T13:14:04-04:00 June 20, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Beach day must haves for the summer

Beach day must-haves for the best summer experiences. It's not just important to have a beach bag! You have to consider much more than one bag!

30 05, 2018

Child identity theft: 4 steps parents should take to keep their child safe

By | 2023-09-24T13:15:03-04:00 May 30, 2018|Family|Comments Off on Child identity theft: 4 steps parents should take to keep their child safe

Child identity theft is when someone gets your personal information and uses it for their own gain. Last year, more than a million children had their identities stolen. This can present huge problems for your child as they get older. How to protect your kids from child identity theft Here are some of the steps [...]

21 03, 2018

What to do when your teen has been found in possession of alcohol

By | 2018-03-08T13:41:47-05:00 March 21, 2018|Family|Comments Off on What to do when your teen has been found in possession of alcohol

If, or when, your teen is caught with alcohol, what does a parent do? Parenting through a teen alcohol possession situation is a nightmare. Learn what you can do.

7 03, 2018

Attitude adjustment: what to do when your child can’t control their anger

By | 2018-02-21T13:29:10-05:00 March 7, 2018|Family|Comments Off on Attitude adjustment: what to do when your child can’t control their anger

As a kid, I had a bad temper. Years went by before a therapist explained it was a symptom of depression. However, for many it's about an attitude adjustment. So, what can you do when your child can’t control their anger? Find out.

22 01, 2018

Have a stressed out teen? 4 steps for parents to help a stressed teen

By | 2018-02-12T17:55:12-05:00 January 22, 2018|Family|Comments Off on Have a stressed out teen? 4 steps for parents to help a stressed teen

Stressed teen at home? It's not a given to be young and carefree these days. The world has changed. Here's 4 steps parents can take to help their teenagers.

8 01, 2018

How Busy Parents find time to relax

By | 2024-02-17T14:31:47-05:00 January 8, 2018|Family|Comments Off on How Busy Parents find time to relax

Parenting is a full-time. It's all day, every day. Many parents also have full-time employment. So, how do busy parents find time to relax? Finding time to relax seems like just a dream. The hectic schedule eventually takes a toll on your health and sanity. Periodic relaxation relieves the stress on your mind and body. [...]

3 01, 2018

4 tips for juggling work and family

By | 2023-01-23T12:42:48-05:00 January 3, 2018|Family|Comments Off on 4 tips for juggling work and family

4 Tips for Juggling Work and Family. Find yourself being pulled away from your family to tend to work? 4 tips to help you be more present with family.

15 11, 2017

4 unique ways teens can be more involved in high school

By | 2017-10-18T19:42:42-04:00 November 15, 2017|Family|Comments Off on 4 unique ways teens can be more involved in high school

4 unique ways teens can be more involved in high school. It can mean the difference between a great school experience, or a dreadful one. Learn more.

13 11, 2017

Emphasize Education: 4 major ways college can improve your child’s life

By | 2017-10-18T19:43:56-04:00 November 13, 2017|Family|Comments Off on Emphasize Education: 4 major ways college can improve your child’s life

Emphasize Education: 4 major ways college can improve your child's life. Is it for everyone? No. However, it's worth exploring to provide your child options

4 10, 2017

Family bonding experiences that Create long-lasting unforgettable memories

By | 2023-11-27T13:24:32-05:00 October 4, 2017|Family|Comments Off on Family bonding experiences that Create long-lasting unforgettable memories

With parents engrossed in their work and children caught up in school programs, people no longer get sufficient time to engage in family bonding experiences. As a result, most families now lack spark and happy family moments. Consequently, teenagers now find peace of mind in interacting with friends on social media. x Creating long-lasting memories [...]

20 09, 2017

Natural disasters: what to do if your family is caught in a major earthquake

By | 2017-10-05T16:03:19-04:00 September 20, 2017|Family|Comments Off on Natural disasters: what to do if your family is caught in a major earthquake

Natural disasters: what to do if your family is caught in a major earthquake. If you've never experienced an earthquake, come find out what to do!

7 06, 2017

Mommy is a student: how mothers can balance college and home life

By | 2023-02-19T12:19:53-05:00 June 7, 2017|Family|Comments Off on Mommy is a student: how mothers can balance college and home life

Motherhood is a full-time commitment. Obtaining an education is also a full-time commitment. One of the most challenging things to do is balance motherhood and college. Oh, and to balance college and home life, too! Even though it may feel like a major juggling act, it is possible to balance the two. Mommy is a [...]

31 05, 2017

Double or nothing: an infertile woman’s tale of pregnancy after diagnosis

By | 2017-05-23T12:54:24-04:00 May 31, 2017|Family|Comments Off on Double or nothing: an infertile woman’s tale of pregnancy after diagnosis

Infertility is like a dull ache in the pit of your stomach. A constant sensation of dread, knowing that no matter what you do, it never seems to make a difference. Always wondering about a pregnancy after diagnosis. Double or nothing: an infertile woman's tale of pregnancy after diagnosis Nine failed rounds of IVF proved [...]

22 03, 2017

Doing my best to raise my kids so they want to leave my nest

By | 2019-04-21T09:06:38-04:00 March 22, 2017|Family|Comments Off on Doing my best to raise my kids so they want to leave my nest

When you're someone like me, someone with depression and anxiety, it's easier to close myself off. Hide from the world. It's something I never want my kids to ever do. I'm doing my best to raise my kids so they want to leave my nest. Crazy thought, right? Not really. Let me try to explain.... [...]

16 01, 2017

Mothering through the depression one day at a time

By | 2017-06-01T12:24:27-04:00 January 16, 2017|Depression & Mental Health|Comments Off on Mothering through the depression one day at a time

Prior to being a mother, depression hit me throughout my life. I can safely say, it's far more heart breaking to live with depression after your children arrive. Before kids, I didn't even know it was depression. I just thought I was sad for extended periods of time, and I was a loner who felt [...]