This last week my life unexpectedly took a turn and I felt like my life was out of my control. My daughter was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we may not have been counting on. Maybe there is a sudden shift in your job situation, you have a falling … [Read more...]
Teens, Technology and Social Media: What is today’s normal, and how can you set appropriate limits with your teens?
How many times does your teen come home and jump on the computer, iPad, or phone, only to go on social media? In working with parents of teens, and being a parent of teens, this is one of the number one complaints. Their teen is always buried in their phone or on their computer posting, tweeting, … [Read more...]
College Here We Come
College Here We Come! Project Prepare the Parents How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?~Dr. Seuss There are so many steps in getting ready to move away to go to … [Read more...]
Helpful Tips for a Successful School Year
Helpful Tips for a Successful School Year Make sure to provide a transition period of about two weeks to help kids prepare for their new school schedule and routine Going to bed earlier Having a period of down time during the day Having some reading time before school begins so … [Read more...]