How to Handle Neighborhood Bullying
Undoubtedly, school is a common location for bullying. However, just because the bell rings for summer vacation, it does not mean bullying will stop. During the summer, neighborhood kids often gather to play. Since parents may be at work or dealing with younger children, kids may often be left to play together with little supervision. […]
Celebrating 4th of July as a Family
Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, is one of the most fun holidays to celebrate as a family. It takes place in the middle of summer when kids are off from school and the weather is incredible. The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate as a family and get kids of all […]
How to Teach Kids Gratitude
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can help us gain empathy and understanding. It allows us to appreciate what we have and invest in those around us, but for kids, it can seem out of reach. Too often, parents become frustrated by their kids’ lack of gratitude. “You should be grateful, some kids don’t have […]
Teaching Kids What to Post Online
Social media is a big part of kids’ lives from a much younger age than it ever was before. Previous generations were not introduced to social media and similar technologies until they were a bit older, but now elementary school children use social media. Certainly, social media has some great benefits. It helps kids stay […]