“There are two things we should give our children: one is roots and the other is wings” author unknown You have spent the last 18 years or more actively supporting, nurturing, and loving your child, and now they are off to college. Your young adult is learning how to live on their own and manage … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Young Child Get Ready for the School Year After Summer Break
It’s that time of year again when big yellow buses can be seen driving around the neighborhood and school bells begin ringing. Going back to school can definitely be an exciting time for parents and children. But for some kids, especially younger ones, going back to school after a summer break can … [Read more...]
The Mental Health Dangers of Overscheduled Kids
For their children to succeed as adults, many parents think they’ve got to be involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Perhaps we believe this abundance of activities will foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. But is this excessive involvement in activities doing more harm than good? … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Child from Obsessing Over Academic Success
Almost everybody in America knows what a GPA is. The Grade Point Average, a standard of measuring academic achievement in the United States, unfortunately tends to be seen as a definition of a student’s intelligence and potential. What is meant to measure achievement can be a destructive and … [Read more...]