My teenage daughter always seems stressed and/or anxious about one thing or another – especially school – and she is not sleeping well. What can I do to help her? A certain level of stress is normal. Positive stress or anxiety responses from events...
By Sunshine Turner Do you ever find yourself asking, how in the world will I make it through my child’s teen years? Are my teenager’s behaviors normal? If so, you are not alone. A basic understanding and awareness of what “normal” challenging teenage...
Courtesy of Expect More Arizona How much is 30 minutes of your time worth? College graduates can earn $1 million more over their lifetime than those without a college degree. And all it takes is 30 minutes to get your high school senior one step closer to their...
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...
By Kerrie McLoughlin Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications and the waiting game. Now it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before they head out of the house and explore the world on their own. Here are some...
By Nora Heston Tarte The tide pod challenge rocked the nation as children coast to coast died from consuming laundry detergent pods. Parents are at a loss—why are teens participating in this risky, and seemingly purpose-less activity? Do they not understand how...
