Apr 1, 2023 | Family Life, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
How To Get Them Talking With Open Ended Questions By Sarah Lyons When your child comes home from school and you ask, “How was your day?” you may receive the frustrating answer of “Fine.” and no other information. Parents can encourage kids to open up and...
Nov 30, 2022 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Teen Issues
By Michael Klinkner If you are a parent to a tween or teen, you know better than anyone how much time they spend on electronic devices. Unfortunately, research shows increased exposure to social media, texting and gaming often results in negative side effects like...
Sep 29, 2022 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Health & Fitness, Teen Issues
By Michael Klinkner Talking to your teenager about, well, anything can be difficult. But, talking about mental health can be even more challenging. It is a touchy subject and it can hit close to home for both you and your teen. While there isn’t really an easy...
Aug 31, 2022 | After School Fun, Education, Teen Issues
By Claire LaBeaux STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Education is an educational innovation that has been growing in popularity in recent years. STEM is an area that allows students to explore and have fun as they learn in the classroom and through...
Feb 28, 2022 | Education, Local News, Teen Issues
By Claire LaBeaux Chief Science Officers (CSO) champion interest and engagement in STEM at their schools and within their communities. The program equips youth to exam their communities and schools to identify areas where they can make a difference. Students...
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...
