by Lisa A. Beach Warm, summer weather gives you more chances to hang outside with your pet, whether you’re playing fetch at the park, swimming in the pool, or going for a jog together. However, the heat and the humidity pose some special dangers for your pet during the summer,…
The Pressures on Our Kids on the Road to Success by Alicia Wanek Recently, I had the opportunity to see a screening of the 2010 documentary, Race to Nowhere, at Plano’s Shepton High School, and it has dramatically altered the way I look at the demands on my four children. …
by Alicia Wanek What is “all?” Of course, the definition changes for every woman, but most mothers can agree that knowing how to balance the demands of work and family can be challenging no matter what choices you make. There are constant demands on your time, and striking the…
We asked local moms, “What do you consider ‘me’ time?” And here’s what they said… “Finding me time, now there’s a funny thought. Me time usually happens between 5:30 am-5:33 am, when I’m slurping down my first tumbler of coffee to give me some caffeine courage to tackle the day! …
We see it every day. Sexuality glamorized in the media, the movies, in retail stores and more. What does this say to our kids? by Karyn Brodsky In the clothing department, there are many “adult” styles available to teens, tweens and young children, but dressing provocatively is only one facet…
Summer Programs Enrich Minds and Lives by Kristin Ciccarelli Getting into the college of their dreams can be tough for most high school students, and discovering a career they can be passionate about is even tougher. Rest assured, however, excellent resources are readily available, including opportunities to try on jobs…
by Dr. Sandy Gluckman Ego can be a good thing—in the right proportions, at the right time, and balanced with information and logic. But when our egos take control, disregarding reason and good judgment, this can lead to all kinds of problems for ourselves and for others. When it…
GLF is shedding light on teen dating violence. Loveisrespect is a joint project of Break the Cycle and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. It is a 24-hour resource for teens who are experiencing dating violence and abuse and is the only teen helpline serving all of the United States. Through…
Parents and teens should recognize the abusive dating problem, and it should be addressed early with both girls and boys. The conversations should include related topics like misuse of alcohol and social media and how to avoid compromising situations. by Robert L. Chaiken | Contributor Although it’s hard to believe,…