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Disconnect From Distractions And Try Running Unplugged!
While out for a run today, I was reminded of all the times I tell my kids to turn off their electronics and just appreciate what is around them. Well, it took me over 3 frustrated miles of my run to truly learn that lesson.
Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home
With the school year coming to a close, we must now talk about summer and the ever-daunting ‘Summer Slide’ dilemma. If you haven’t heard the term before let me explain: Summer Slide is a teacher-speak for the academic regression that students encounter during the summer months when educational/academic focus shifts to the backseat. During the…
Top 10 Training Techniques to Improve Dog Behavior
Dog training can create a better life for dogs. Is your family new to a dog's presence, or is its training the source of the problem? Either way, this is the reach of the top 10 dog training techniques that can be tailored from the basics to the pros. The tricks are reliable. If you…
How to Raise Teens Amidst 2025’s Top Issues
Parents, 2025 is a year full of unique issues to raise teens amidst. Recently, Pew Research Center released a list detailing the top concerns that will impact youth this year: Mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression School bulling and cyberbullying The pressure to excel academically Navigating finances, especially with college looming Access to…
Do You Know How Your Child Is Feeling? A Reflection for Parents in The New Year
Do You Know How Your Child Is Feeling? With the new year well underway, it’s back to work, back to school, and back to parenting—though parenting never really takes a break. Whether your child is returning to college after the holidays or walking through the door after soccer practice or their first sleepover, the to-do list never ends. Yet, amidst the busyness, each moment offers a chance to connect and deepen your relationship.