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9 Tips to Help ADHD Kids Get and Stay Organized
If you have a child with ADHD, you witness their normal daily struggles. Frustratingly, school poses even more challenges when a child juggles personal organization, getting homework done, keeping track […]
Friendships & Conflicts: Supporting Our Daughters in the Early Years
Earlier this year, my seven-year-old daughter came home from school in a sour mood. “My best friend wouldn’t play with me at recess today,” she reported glumly. “She only wanted […]
5 Easy Ways to Start the New School Year Without Losing Your Mind
As I try to soak up the last moments of summer fun, I feel like I’ll never be ready for the switch back to the routine of the school year. […]
Choosing the Best Extracurricular Activities for Your Kids
As the new school year begins, a question many parents ask themselves is which extracurricular activities to sign their kids up for. If their school or your local community offers […]
How to Help Your Kids Succeed in Middle and High School
Teach Them To Plan Ahead – and Backwards On the first day of middle school, kids often get an “agenda book” (or calendar) to write down all of their assignments […]
GLAMPING: A Glamorous Way to Host a Camping Themed Sleepover
If your child loves the idea of camping but doesn’t want to battle the bugs, the elements, or sleep on the hard ground, then glamping is a great alternative. It […]
Why Keep Birthdays Simple
Over the past decade, children’s birthday celebrations in America have seen a significant shift towards more elaborate and costly events. A study by Everyday Health Group revealed that parents now […]
Raising Happy Teens: Tips for Parents
To parents of teens, the title of this article may seem surprising. Teens and happiness? What could that possibly mean? Teens often walk around with a sullen demeanor, but it […]
10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Dad
Every dad needs reminders of how much he is loved and valued. While you don’t want to forgo the handmade cards and the offbeat kid ideas, these 10 ways to […]
The Importance of Connecting with Your Community
When my first child was born 13 years ago I was thrilled to be a mom and so in love with my son. My husband and I had decided that […]