How can we as parents help our kids to develop healthy use of social media and maintain their ability to establish “real” relationships face-to-face? Good Life Family explores multiple sides of this distinctly contemporary issue. By Alicia Wanek Instagram. Twitter. Snapchat. Facebook. Chances are, you regularly interact with at least…
Our teenagers may look grown up, but their brains are still developing and they don’t always make the best decisions. How can we as parents keep them safe? By Alicia Wanek All parents believe at their core that their job is to keep their children safe,” says Vanita Halliburton, President and…
Vital Conversations for Parents and Teens When children become teenagers, communication suddenly includes lots of eye-rolling, slammed doors, and dramatic closing arguments such as “You just don’t understand me!” So how do you open the lines of communication with your teen? Here are three conversations that may help. by Sierra…
by James Bryant | Contributor Being a parent is one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. Parents spend most of their children’s lives serving as protectors to provide a healthy upbringing, leading to productive adult years. Ensuring that children grow up safe seems like a never-ending challenge and can be…