Why It’s Good For Your Kids To Be Mentors – And Where To Do It
Tanni Haas, Ph. D. Most people know that having a mentor is really helpful for the person being mentored – the mentee. But mentoring is
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6 Steps to Help Teens Plan Financially for the Future
By Family Features | Contributor For teenagers, retirement may seem like a lifetime away, but it’s never too early to start saving for the future.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Documents to Bring and Questions to Ask
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to communicate with your kids’ teachers about how they’re doing at school. But
How To Help Your Kids Succeed in Middle and High School
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor As a professional educator for more than 20 years and the parent of a 15-year-old, I’ve learned a lot about
They Grow Up So Fast! Advice on How To Navigate the Journey to Adulthood
By Alicia Thompson I recently ran across a note in the back of a drawer, written in red crayon by a child who was obviously
Keys To A Stress-Free School-Day Morning
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. In my family, school-day mornings used to be really stressful, with everyone running around like chickens with their heads off as we
How to Connect with a Teen When They’re Never at Home
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor I feel like I never see my 17-year-old twin teens anymore. School, sports, activities, work, and friends all call them
Simple Ways to Reduce Back-To-School Anxiety
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor A lot of kids feel anxious at back- to-school time, after a long summer full of fun. They’re often
Making the “Executive” Decision to Limit Your Child’s Social Media
By Alicia Thompson | Staff Writer, GoodLifeFamilyMag.com It’s probably apparent to you more so during the laid-back days of summer. When your teens have fewer demands
