By Christina Katz | Contributor With so many kids afflicted with anxiety these days, parents are wise to discuss how to manage nerves with teens before anxiousness becomes a problem. This means starting conversations in late elementary school and throughout middle school, rather than waiting for high school. Can you…
By Linda Leavell By the time your children apply to college, their high school grades and standardized test scores mostly will be set, and they will have invested time in certain extracurricular activities. Is there any part of your child’s college application that might make the difference between acceptance and…
By Family Features | Contributor When years of hitting the books lead to a hard-earned diploma, there’s just one thing left to do: celebrate the graduate with something sweet. A graduation is a major life milestone that deserves plenty of recognition, and a graduation party is a perfect way to…
By Christina Katz | Contributor One of the ways we can raise empowered women is by passing on what we have learned from experience to our girls. So why not take the opportunity to have some important and inspiring conversations with your daughters? Here are some talking points to get…
By Family Features | Contributor If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be. Consider these hazards that can negatively impact the well-being of your furry friends. Poisonous Plants – Some common plants can be dangerous…
By Family Features | Contributor Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for…
By Kimberly Blaker | Contributor If there’s anything synonymous with adolescence, spending hours on end on the phone certainly tops the list. Of course, this behavior isn’t unique to today’s teens. Think back to your teen years. Remember those carefree days of conversing with your friends about such vital matters…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Being a teen is stressful. Teens are expected to do well in school and to fit in with friends. On top of everything else, there’s the awkwardness of developing physically on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The good news is that there’s much…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Few things are as important to teens’ emotional development and maturity as having friends that they can rely on and confide in. But teens aren’t all equally good at developing close friendships. What can parents do to help them along? Here’s what the experts say: Teach…