Are Great Gifts the Reason for the Holidays?

Most children and teens think of gifts when they think about the holidays. Are gifts the purpose of the

Teach Children about Gratitude during This Holiday Season

During the holidays people think about gifts, but few think of gratitude. Teach your kids about gratitude this Holiday

How to Avoid Cooperating Issues from Interfering with Your Holidays

Divorce and Coparenting can be very difficult at times. Add issues like the holidays and the stress increases here and some ideas to help

Teenagers Need A Good Family Connection

We now know that family is important to physical and mental health

Families Need Affordable Healthcare in order to have Mental Health Care

This article addresses what happens to mental health care if the government eliminates the Affordable Care Act

Are Smartphones Appropriate Holiday Gifts for Teenagers?

Today teens feel they can’t survive without a smartphone, however we have learned a lot about them. Parents need to think about the facts

Helping Your Family Manage Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a stressful time for families and individuals. Here are some ways to help families & individuals cope with the Holidays

Bay Area Families Need Food Banks to Survive

Due to food prices being so high and cost of living so high, many middle class families are relying on food banks to eat and survive

Loneliness A Significant Problem during the Holidays

Many people assume the Holidays are a happy time, but for many it is a very lonely time of year. Here are some ways to help

Surviving the Holidays when Someone has an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders create a lot of issues on an average day. However, during the Holidays and the food, eating disorders can cause a problem

Helping Special Needs Children Cope with Holiday Stress

The Holidays are stressful for everyone, however they provide special needs kids with unique challenges. Here are ways to help

How You and Your Family Can Have a Safe, Fun Halloween Together

There have been changes in society and we need to adjust how we do certain things. This article discusses how to adapt Halloween

ADHD Medication can be Beneficial or Harmful to Teenagers

Many parents feel safe about their child taking ADHD meds because they were prescribed, but they can be addicting & used illegally too

The Facts about Boys Cutting

Many people think only girls cut, but boys cut too. Here are some of the facts

Many Teens Want to Be Accepted For Themselves

In today’s world we have a number of different view points in our chaotic world. Many teens are begging their families to accept them

How Families and Teens Can Cope with Loneliness in 2025

Our society especially teenagers are facing an epidemic of loneliness in the country. Here are some ideas how to address it

Emotions Teens Need to Cope With in 2025

Teens are facing very difficult emotions in 2025 and this article discusses the emotions and how parents can help their children

Children Should Not be Involved in Their Parents Divorce

Often divorces become civil wars and children get placed in the middle. This is very unhealthy for children and parents need to learn this

How Family and Smartphones Impact Teen’s Development

Research shows that family is important for teens and that Smartphones is negatively affected their lives

Helping Teens Develop Healthy Sleep Habits

Teens often have difficulties with sleeping. Sleep is necessary for good health and mental health. Here are tips to help teens

Body Image & Eating Disorders Both Impact Teenagers

People often assume eating disorders are rare and only impact girls. They are more common than we think and impact both genders

How to Improve the Odds of Your Teen Listening to You

Teenagers tend to think that they know everything so they tend not to listen. Here are ideas to improve the odds of teens listening to you

What Parents Need to Know About IEPs & 504s for Their Child’s School

IEPs & 504 plans are difficult to deal with especially when schools are involved. Here is information parents need to make the right choice

IEPs and 504 Plans are Valid at College too

We often think about IEPs and 504 plans for elementary schools. However, colleges are prepared to offer services too. So remember to ask

This is High School in Today’s World

Since the pandemic high school has changed dramatically. Here are some examples of some of the changes

Concussions and the Psychological Effects on Teenagers

As we learn more about the brain we are learning how one concussion can have psychological effects on teenagers behavior

The Truth About Middle School in 2025

Parents the middle school your children attend in 2025 is nothing like the middle school you attended

Why are We Ashamed of Needing Therapy?

Physical and mental health go together. However we are ashamed if we have a mental health issue. We look at why

Dads are Important Too

We hear all the time how important mothers are to children. However, Dads are just as important and this article looks at their importance

Being A Parent Is Not A Popularity Contest

Being a parent can be very difficult at times because you have to make difficult and unpopular decisions regarding your children.

How to Help Teens and Parents Listen to Each Other without Arguing

Many people assume communication between teens & parents involves a lot of arguing. We look how to improve listening without arguing

There is Special Education Assistance in College

Many students have had special education services in high school. And yes there are services in college to but a student has to ask

Preparing High School Seniors for College Life

College today is very different from college in the 90s. This article looks at issues many students are not prepared to start college

What are We Doing to LGBTQ+ Teens by Shaming Them?

There are many LGBTQ + teens and this article looks at how we impact their lives by how we shame them for their feelings

Mother’s Day is a Difficult Day, When Mom has Died

Many people have mothers who have passed away especially little children. Mother’s Day is difficult for kids when mom has died

Your Mom Raised You but Didn’t Give Birth To You

Many people struggle with Mother’s Day because the woman who raised them didn’t give birth to them but they are still your mother

High School Graduation is a Happy and Sad Event

We assume high school graduation is always a happy event. However, it is also a sad event too. We look at why it is happy and sad

Spring Break Is Not The Same For Every Family

With inflation being high not every family can afford a spring break vacation. Some families cannot afford food or rent

Your Divorce Doesn’t Belong at Your Child’s Graduation

A graduation is a day for the graduate to celebrate. Therefore, leave the divorce at the door and focus on celebrating the graduation

Swatting and Violence in 2025

Swatting has increased due to Trump and Musk. What does this mean to the United States

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.