Tanni Haas, Ph.D. In my family, school-day mornings used to be really stressful, with everyone running around like chickens with their heads off as we rushed to get ready and out the door. Things have changed. Through trial and error, and conversations with other parents, we’ve come up with six…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor I feel like I never see my 17-year-old twin teens anymore. School, sports, activities, work, and friends all call them away from home. I try to convince myself that their packed schedules help ease me into the transition of them going to college next year,…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor A lot of kids feel anxious at back- to-school time, after a long summer full of fun. They’re often the most anxious when they’re about to go to a new school, are going through a transition year from elementary to middle school or middle…
By Alicia Thompson | Staff Writer, GoodLifeFamilyMag.com It’s probably apparent to you more so during the laid-back days of summer. When your teens have fewer demands on their time, what are they doing? It’s likely your kids are spending a lot of time on their phones, and if they are like…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “It’s time for karate class,” I said to my 13-year-old son. “Do I have to go?” “Yes.” This has been a common exchange between us for a variety of activities over the past 10 years. He has tried everything from baseball to cooking class—yet nothing…
By Cheryl Maguire “You’re going to hit the car in front of us!” I shouted at my 16-year-old son as I tried to slam on the imaginary brake from the passenger side of the car. As the parent of twin teens, my fear of my kids being in an accident…
By Alice E. Schluger, Ph.D. | Contributor, HelpGuide.Org As parents, we always desire the best for our children. We want them to be healthy, happy, and resilient when faced with life’s challenges. This is often easier said than done with the daily demands and parenting responsibilities. Anxiety is a common issue in children, adolescents,…
By Family Features | Contributor It’s the time of year when Star Wars fans from across the galaxy gather to celebrate May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. Inspired by the iconic catchphrase uttered in the first film of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: A New Hope, May the 4th has grown in size and…
By Family Features | Contributor Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact. Consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at Carrier to…