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
Category : Tweens Teens & Twenties
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
Parenting a Video Game Fanatic: How To Encourage Other Interests
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “It’s time for karate class,” I said to my 13-year-old son. “Do I have to go?” “Yes.” This has been
How to Support Your New Teen Driver
By Cheryl Maguire “You’re going to hit the car in front of us!” I shouted at my 16-year-old son as I tried to slam on
