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Teen Turmoil: Helping Teens Manage Their Emotions
Let’s face it: there’s nothing simple about being the parent of teens. One moment they’re totally happy, and the next moment nothing is right, including anything you say to them! […]
Your Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Kid’s Home Birthday Party
“When you open up your home, you’ll develop a deeper bond with your guests. When they’re invited into your space, they get to know you better,” Samuels says. Another home […]
From the Publisher July 2022
If you walk through my home and look around long enough you are sure to find little pieces of tape, maybe a random thumb tack in a wall somewhere, and […]
The Importance of Finding Your Tribe
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 […]
10 Things Kids Should Know Before Heading to College This Fall
Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications and the waiting game. Now it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before they head out of […]
Teach Them to… PAUSE
Can you control your thoughts, feelings, and emotions? If you answered “yes”, think again. Adult thoughts, feelings, and emotions come and go as quickly as children when it is time […]
8 Great Mom Apps That Can Make Your Life a Little Bit Easier
Mother’s Day is on May 9, the perfect opportunity to take care of yourself and other moms that you know. There are a lot of apps out there dedicated to […]
Ways Kids Can Cash-in This Summer – Money Making Ideas for Tweens & Teens
Teaching kids the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money is an integral part of helping them develop into responsible adults. Through this, they gain self-esteem, […]
Are You a Lawn Mower Parent?
“Helicopter parents” are becoming obsolete and replaced by “lawn mower parents”. This new breed of parenting style plows ahead of their children, arranging their lives in an attempt to eliminate […]
Why Camp is Good for… PARENTS!
Most parents know that kids benefit tremendously from going to summer camp. But have you ever thought about how sending your kids to camp can benefit you – the parent? […]