May 31, 2022 | Family Life, Travel
Vacation without breaking the bank by Kimberly Blaker Traveling is a terrific way to enjoy new experiences, learn about the world, bond with your family, and take a break from the monotony of daily living. But the cost of travel can be prohibitive. So many families...
May 31, 2022 | Family Life, Parents Ask
By Rebecca Hastings While we all enjoy a day off and throw some burgers on the grill, teaching kids about Memorial Day is an important way to honor our country and all who served. But it can feel hard to know what to say, how to make it memorable, and ways to make a...
Mar 31, 2022 | Camp, Family Life
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Most parents know that kids benefit tremendously from going to summer camp. But have you ever thought about how sending your kids to camp can benefit you – the parent? Based on my own experiences as a seasoned parent of summer campers...
Feb 28, 2022 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life
By Kimberly Blaker “Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin Ph.D., British anthropologist and science writer Kids are inundated with information on a daily basis. So how do they learn to...
Feb 28, 2022 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life
By Kimberly Selchan Clearly every adult had a different upbringing and culture that impacted the values instilled in us, but if we are parenting teens today, they are sharing a homogenous experience that likely differs – on a very large scale – from the...
Nov 29, 2021 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Teen Issues
A Parents’ Guide to hear and be heard By Vanessa Baker You want to connect to your teenager. You try and you try. You try to teach them, guide them, correct them. You think they will eventually (but soon, hopefully soon) say, “Gee, Mom and Dad, Thanks for...
