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Paws and Consider: 5 Types of Emotional Support Animals
We all know that pets become part of the family when they enter our homes, but beyond simply being a loving pet, animals can also serve as therapeutic tools for children struggling with emotional issues like anxiety and depression. Such pets are referred to as...
Do You Know Your Child’s Love Language
Feeling loved helps children overcome many obstacles, contributing to a feeling of well-being that will help them excel in school, friendships and all other areas of their lives. “Often, parents assume that their kids just ‘know’ they are loved, or that saying...
5 Tips For Traveling On A Budget This Summer
Traveling is a great way to enjoy new experiences, learn about the world, bond with your family and take a break from the monotony of long summer days. Since the cost of travel can be prohibitive, many families don’t get away as frequently as they’d like or...
Lifelines
Walking the Line: Shoes or No Shoes in the House?
Do you take your shoes off before entering your home? This practice is currently more...
Energy Drinks: Yay or Nay?
Can energy drinks really deliver days filled with vitality, excitement and adventure? An...
Mosquito Prevention In Your Backyard, What Actually Works
Itchy mosquito bites can spoil the fun of being outdoors in the summer. Mosquitos aren’t...
Is My Child Consuming Too Much Sugar?
Many parents don’t pay much attention to their child’s sugar consumption. Sugary...
Education
When Should You Hold Your Child Back a Grade?
Parenting comes with a giant helping of second-guessing and a large dose of pressure to get...
Parenting the Switch From Middle School to High School
Parents are experts at worrying about their kids. It comes as no surprise, then, that...
Six Ways To Learn Through Crafting
As we hit the dog days of summer, our family ends up spending a lot more time inside,...
7 Ways to Get Kids Reading This Summer
I remember dreaming of summer as a kid - long days with nothing to do, popsicles, dips into cool...
Family Matters
10 Ways to Boost Your Kids’ Confidence
Q Recently I read an article about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The article emphasized that...
Helping Anxious Kids
Q We have an eight-year-old son who is worried about going to a new school this year. He...
Is It Bad to Swear In Front Of Your Kids
Q My husband swears in front of our children. He doesn’t swear at our kids directly, but I’m still...
Does My Family Need A Will?
Q We have three children, and of course when we die, they will inherit whatever we have left. We...
Screen Time
Gaming with a Purpose
This month, we start with a question from a parent: “I thought I was doing the right thing...
Easing Back Into Bedtime Routines
August is upon us and the end of this long, hot summer is approaching. While the...
Same Story Three Different Ways
I’ve recently been corrected about a long-time impression that I’ve held. Between...
Traveling By Air, Land or Sea
One of the most amazing results of the internet age is the ability to deeply investigate...
