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Back To School Must-Haves
You can almost hear the tears of kids everywhere this time of year because of the inevitable BACK-TO-SCHOOL. Some parents are secretly jumping for joy to get their kids back on a routine, while some are dreading the early morning chaos and afternoon homework struggles. But I do think one thing is common for most…
Helicopter Parents – And Their Longterm Consequences
It’s bad enough being a kid with helicopter parents. They can hover over your childhood and adolescence, warping the normal process of growing up, and inflicting enough damage for decades of therapy. In October 2015, the website Reddit asked readers what was the “worst or most embarrassing” thing their parents had put them through. The…
Why Kids Need Exercise
Before the advent of computers, carpools and social media, kids got exercise without moms having to schedule it. Walking to and from school provided a workout every day, especially with side trips to the playground. Today, texting often replaces bike riding to a friend’s house and computer games might keep kids from joining real sports teams. Although kids today grow up with more sources of entertainment than ever before, physical activity is better for their health.