Screen Addiction

Mar 28, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Health & Fitness

By Dan Williams PT, CSCS, BCN Parents are often concerned that their child is spending too much time on their iPad, iPhone or other electronic device and wonder if screen time affects their brain development and maturation. Parents also wonder if it is addicting...

The Active Outdoors

Mar 28, 2019 | After School Fun, Family Life, Health & Fitness, Travel

Compiled by Michelle Talsma Everson Spring is officially here and the weather is gorgeous outside. Now is the time to go explore the active outdoors before triple digit temps hit. Hiking, biking, fishing, camping—it’s all fair game this spring and into early summer....

Enjoying School

Mar 6, 2019 | Education

By Christina Katz Raising engaged students is not only the responsibility of the teachers and the administrators at your school, it’s a job that starts at home with every parent. You may have anxiety, fears, or merely first-day jitters about your child going to...

Dig This

Mar 6, 2019 | After School Fun, Family Life

By Janeen Lewis Most parents want their children to get outside away from phones, TV and video games, and gardening is a great way to achieve this goal. However, recent research shows that there are several other reasons to start a garden with kids. The benefits range...

Lessons Learned at Camp

Mar 6, 2019 | Camp

By Janeen Lewis Ask anyone who has ever been to overnight camp about his or her experience, and you will hear endless tales of comradery, cabin mates and campfires. Many times campers will say overnight camp was the first time they rode a horse or shot a bow and arrow...