Mom and Dad, I Want to Join the Military
By Alicia Wanek What if your child chooses to enlist out of high school rather than go to college? Or wants to attend a military
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Graduating to the Empty Nest: Your Marriage After Raising Children
By Chris Oldner | Contributor There are so many positives to graduating to an empty nest: No more bickering between siblings. A deep exhale after
6 Reasons I’m Singing the Back-to-School Blues
by Lisa A. Beach You can easily notice when the first day of school begins because on that glorious, bird-singing, sunshine-filled morning, Panera Bread needs
Are Your Children Allergic to Dogs
By: Robert W. Sugerman, MD | Contributor Here’s a lesson that I learned very early in my career as an allergist: If the allergist advises
Parenting Teens: How far should you go to respect your teen’s privacy?
by Christa Melnyk Hines Teens by nature crave independence and privacy. As parents, how far should we go to respect their privacy while still ensuring
Elementary School to College: Tips for Navigating Life’s Transitions
By Deborah Dobbs, Beka Mullins and Carrie Leafblad | Contributors Experiencing (or enduring) big life events means we’re living life rather than just observing it.
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce?
By Charla Bradshaw | Contributor In a divorce, pets must be awarded as part of the property division and therefore will usually go to one
Our Furry Friends: Animals Help the Human Soul
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor It’s no sacrifice at all. – Elton John Posh. My youngest daughter claimed her and named her (after
Helping Your Teen Separate
By Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor Letting go will be one of the most difficult processes you’ve experienced as a parent. You’ve poured your
