Most people dread middle school due to the perceived chaotic and misunderstood behavior of preteens or tweens. With this dread, many parents choose to “just get through it the best we can” and miss one of the most important times of human brain development. Setting up good habits means teaching kids self-discipline, which is an…
Do you have a tween or teen who doesn’t yet have their own smartphone? Although you are glad you have a phone-free kid, it can be isolating at times. Are the other kids in their peer group all seeming to be glued to theirs while your kid looks around feeling left out? I understand how…
“Screen addiction” is a disturbing trend that has grown because technology is everywhere. This behavior problem has the potential to take over our lives and hurt both adults and children. Screens give off a dopamine rush, which makes using them feel good, but this can quickly lead to a dangerous level of dependence on digital…
Everyone knows how parenting should be done. Everywhere on the internet is an article about research and studies to make you a better parent. Do this. Do not do that. Be this. Don’t be that. Pinterest takes it to an entirely new level. It makes me so tired. I am really, REALLY tired. I…
When participating in youth sports, young athletes are able to learn many valuable life lessons. For many of these kids, these lessons learned from youth sports will stay with them throughout their entire life. Whether it is learning self-discipline, gaining leadership skills, or understanding self-control, these skills will help them become successful young adults. I…
Every year, my daughters get a “YES!” day, On this day, we say yes to mostly everything within reason. This is always an exciting day, and believe it or not, everyone is in a good mood that day. As I celebrated a big birthday this year, I dedicated it as the year of “YES!” for…
Are you breastfeeding? Good mom vs. Bad Mom Do you feed your kids organic everything? Good Mom vs. Bad Mom Are your kids on social media? Good Mom vs. Bad Mom Do your kids throw temper tantrums? Good Mom vs. Bad Mom And the ongoing saga is played over and over in our heads. I…
Raising an entitled teen can be the nightmare that leads to out-of-control spending, an entitled attitude, and disrespect for authority. But what if you could prevent it from happening in the first place? Read on for my tips for raising a grateful, humble, and well-mannered teen!” I co-founded a middle school from scratch with another…
Sexting has become a common occurrence among teenagers. As a parent, it is important that you are aware of what sexting is and what the consequences can be.
The ability to communicate effectively is a key life skill. This blog shows you how to improve family communication skills with five fun and simple activities. Clear and open communication helps minimize misunderstandings and strengthen family bonding. When family members can communicate properly, they fight less and solve problems together. Positive communication is a skill…