“What happens inside of you, happens inside your child,” says Dallas-based learning and behavior specialist, Dr. Sandy Gluckman. In this episode, “Dr. Sandy” tells us why she believes our stress is contagious and shares life-changing tips for how parents can conquer their stress so their kids can live their best lives. This episode is…
By Barbara Glass “I never saw this coming. Of course, I was happy for my children’s success but did not expect to be so depressed once they actually left home,” says my friend Dorothy. She recently moved the youngest of her three children to a college apartment. The drive home…
Take One Bite at a Time by Deb Silverthorn At the core of the sandwich, between delicious pieces of “children toast” and “parent bagel,” imagine slices of school tuitions and senior care, condiments spread thin of extracurricular activities and medical facilities. And there, in the middle, is the meat—baby boomers…
Who checks out your social media (besides your friends)? by Lisa A. Beach This advice seems like common sense, but a lot of teens and tweens just aren’t heeding this advice when they use social media, and they are getting themselves into trouble in the process. Just ask attorney James…
Should I get a flu shot? Can ear buds make my kids deaf? Does low vitamin D make you sick? You don’t need to waste another second wondering and worrying. We’ve got the definitive answers right here. Q: Does the flu shot work? A: “The influenza vaccine, a.k.a. the…
There is a chorus of parents and educators who are worried about teenagers possibly being addicted to their texting and social media activities. Many believe that the constant need to be communicating online with their smartphones or other devices is causing teenagers to become anti-social; that they will lose the…