Not All Heroes Wear Capes
September 30, 2021
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11:30 p.m. I have just drifted off into a deep, peaceful sleep. 11:45 p.m. My phone rings . . . I think I’m dreaming until they hang up and call back. 11:48 p.m. I groggily look at who is calling and see it…
How to Teach a Teenager Responsibility
September 29, 2021
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As parents, we spent a lot of time and energy (and worry!) doing our best to keep our kids safe. That’s one of our main responsibilities, right? But do you also try to help your child be empowered? Empowering kids to learn, do,…
Why Reducing Screen Time Won’t Fix the Mental Health Crisis
September 28, 2021
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Why we need to change the conversation around screen time and youth. Posted on www.psychologytoday.com February 11, 2020 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan This post was co-authored by Betsy VanDenBerghe, a writer specializing in family issues. I recently attended a standing-room-only parents’ night…
What Are the Benefits of Routines for Children
September 27, 2021
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Fall is in the air. In our house that means back to school, cooler weather, and high school football. It also means schedules, commitments, and routines. But honestly, I’ll take it. Fall 2020 was rough. Thanks to a worldwide pandemic, the autumn routines…
Active Over Passive: Helping Our Kids Love Exercise
September 25, 2021
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There’s no escaping it: part of being a parent today is helping our kids navigate the confusing, fast-paced, sometimes consuming world of technology. If you ever find yourself begging your child to put down the phone, tablet, or video game to get some…
How Do I Talk About Suicide?
September 24, 2021
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As a counselor I often find myself in difficult conversations because, after all, that’s my job. There are times when I wish I didn’t have to ask certain questions or give hard to hear advice. I have felt at times that I was being intrusive…
Top 5 Virtual Museum Tours
September 23, 2021
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I love visiting the museum, especially on rainy days. As an adult, I can now see the larger impact it had on me as a child. While it’s an excellent place for children to learn about art, history, and the world around them,…
How to Teach Your Kids Good Time Management Skills
September 22, 2021
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Kids need to learn a lot of skills in order to live their lives to the fullest. One of those critical skills is time management. If you’re like me, your own time management might not be up to par (looking at you, Netflix).…