Here in the suburbs, life is busy. We work, take the kids to school and their extracurricular activities, cook dinner and go to bed. It’s easy to coast through our days and keep moving without stopping to take a [...]
Summer is here, and there is no better opportunity to spend quality time with the family. Summer break for children typically lasts 10-11 weeks, which can fly by, so be sure to make the most of it! If [...]
By Mary Hockett, MA Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Why is it that families are suffering from so much stress in our society today? Why are so many children anxious and angry? Why are parents so frustrated at their children? [...]
Gadgets need to be plugged in to recharge. Conversely, nothing drains kids’ batteries like keeping them plugged in throughout the day. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that today’s kids spend seven hours a day on various devices. Their [...]
by Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Winter Survival Ideas: No Screens, All Fun. Your family is hanging at home. Everyone is bored. And you can’t go outside because it’s a trillion below. So the million-dollar question is, [...]