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Big-Time Bloating: A Frank (And Funny) Discussion About Gas!
Somethings up with my stomach. Its bloated. Not just post-Thanksgiving dinner bloated; this is more serious. I have to tuck my stomach into my jeans, and when I went swimming with my daughter, I couldnt even go underwater. Instead, I bobbed on the surface like a beach ball with legs.
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…
3 Reasons to Grow Your Family’s Ability to Hope
This spring, I want to encourage you to grow your family’s ability to hope. Hope is not just a not just a short-lived emotion, it is a long-term mindset. Hope enables parents and teens to think and act differently. With hope, families can cultivate an action-focused mentality that promotes resilience in the face of difficulty.…
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.