Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from...
This post was contributed by Niro Feliciano, LCSW, author of This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment. I know you have heard of the benefits of gratitude, but do you know it can literally re-wire your brain for contentment? If you...
Photo Credit: Alexandra Blair Photography Homework isn’t most kids’ favorite part of the day—and it can be painful for parents, too. Rather than turn homework time into a power struggle, simple strategies can help you both work together to get it done without...
We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles! Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events, even the...
Across the country, teen suicide rates are soaring. In 2021, the CDC has reported that ER visits due to suspected suicide attempts are up over 50 percent in girls. Before the pandemic, depression and anxiety was already at all-time highs, and the isolation of...
