Sep 20, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education, Family Life, Health & Fitness, Teen Issues
By Expect More Arizona Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school...
Aug 26, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education, Pregnancy/Baby
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Like most parents, you probably remember fondly the first time you had your toddler in your lap, reading a children’s book with big, beautiful illustrations and simple words like Goodnight Moon or Brown Bear, Brown Bear: Where Are You? I remember...
Aug 26, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Medical, Parents Ask, Pregnancy/Baby
“I’m a new mom and am constantly freaking myself out over things my baby is doing, like throwing her arms up for no reason and bobbing her head. Is there a reason to be concerned, or are these normal behaviors?” Jade – Scottsdale Every new parent at some point...
Jul 29, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education
By Janeen Lewis Do you feel intimidated when you think of talking with your child’s teacher? What if your child complains about problems with his or her teacher? What do you do then? I’m a parent and a teacher, so I’ve been on both sides of the...
Jul 29, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life
By Kimberly Blaker Twelve-year-old Mallory Grossman of Rockaway Township, New Jersey, was a quiet girl, but popular among her close circle of friends. She was a good student and an athlete. She was also the victim of malicious bullying by a group of girls who...
Jul 1, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education
By Christa Melnyk Hines For many parents, kindergarten signals an important transition from the all-consuming baby and toddler years. Suddenly, your “baby” is expected to make more choices on her own, stay focused over a longer period of time, learn new...
