Prepare Teen Girls for a Summer of Swimming
With summer approaching, pools, lakes, and beaches will be opening. Swimming is a great summer activity for kids of all ages. It gets them outside and keeps them active. However, you may notice that your preteen or teen girl seems apprehensive about the upcoming swimming season. All of the pressures and expectations from media and […]
Teaching Children How to Be Trustworthy
Part of our jobs as parents is to help our children learn to be responsible, respectful, trustworthy members of society. While younger kids may not always understand trustworthiness and respect, there are many ways to start teaching children these values early. Here are some helpful tips for teaching children to be trustworthy. Signs of Respect […]
Helping Kids Balance Tech During COVID-19
The role technology plays in our all lives has been on the rise for years, but COVID-19 rapidly escalated technology adoption and usage. Many children had to attend at least some school virtually, and technology also provided an escape from boredom during stay-at-home orders. We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much technology and […]
Helping Your Kids Finish The School Year Strong
School’s out for summer! Kids of any age can get behind that line from Alice Cooper’s 1972 hit School’s Out. But, school is not quite out yet. While kids anxiously approach summer, it can be hard to keep them focused for school. The last thing you want to see is your child throw away all […]