By Kerrie McLoughlin | Contributor There’s a lot of talk about “resilience” these days, but what exactly does the term mean? Generally, resilient people of any age have the ability to bounce back from challenges with a positive attitude. They can easily move through difficulties and surprises by problem solving…
By Family Features | Contributor For some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access to myriad career paths that are all but traditional. With an increasingly…
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. How can you tell if your kids are overwhelmed by stress or are just experiencing some minor challenges that they’re coping with in a healthy manner? How do you know if the stress they are experiencing has reached the level where it has become a real problem?…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor August is National Wellness Month, a great occasion to consider some of the basic questions parents have about vaping, like how many kids actually do it and whether or not it’s something they should be concerned about. For that reason, I’ve prepared a brief…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude. “Vitamin G,” as some like to call it, plays a critical role in health and happiness. Focusing on the positive boosts body, mind, and spirit. It gives us energy, inspires us, and transforms us. In a…
By Family Features | Contributor Teachers are more than leaders in their classrooms, they are leaders in the communities they serve, committed to educating the leaders of tomorrow, and their value cannot be overstated. To provide an optimal learning environment that equips their students for success, teachers often go above and…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Whether your kids are going to camp this summer, joining you and the rest of the family on a vacation trip, or just hanging around the neighborhood with friends, chances are they’ll experience their first crush. What should you say and do if that happens? How…
By Janeen Lewis | Contributor Pairing books with movies is an easy way to keep kids reading during summer when learning losses can occur. While parents usually want their children to limit screen time, the silver screen may be the exception that encourages kids to read. This summer, make movies,…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor You know your kids are growing up when they no longer have recess at school. When my son started middle school, recess and even physical education were no longer part of his schedule. While he could choose a gym class, he opted for a hectic…