As parents, we want what’s best for our children. The reality is that today’s children are pushed to their limits with extra-curricular activities by well-meaning parents. With that said, we’ve put together some details about how over-committing children are retroactive for their development. For starters, let’s look at why we tend to over-commit our […]
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Are you working towards a specific number on the scale? Or are you hoping to fit into a certain size dress or jeans? While having this goal is great, it will NOT ensure your success. Think about how many people you know who have had a specific number that they wanted to reach. You […]
”Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Children can learn what courage is through stories, role-playing, games, and discussion. The key to teaching children courage is your ability to clarify that everyone can […]
Does your 3-6 year old have a hard time making good decisions? That’s OK! Often the children in this age group may find it difficult to follow the rules. The good news is that they are not doing this on purpose. After years of working with this age group and observing the emotional and […]
The summer can be a wonderful opportunity to help your child not only enjoy a break from school, but at the same time become a better version of themselves as they enter the new school year. What parent would not want to see their child enter the new school year physically, intellectually, emotionally, and […]
Most everyone has heard that stretching should be a part of your workout routine. However, many don’t know what a proper stretching routine is for or what it should look like. Stretching is the lengthening of muscles to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching is vital to any workout routine or […]
Meal time has been a social event in every culture for centuries. We eat to celebrate things, we eat when we are emotional (good or bad), and we eat because someone tells us it’s time to eat. However, family meal time has become an “on the go” type of routine. The drive through is the […]
The “Summer Brain Drain,” also known as the “Summer Slide,” is a parent’s worst nightmare. It’s when your child’s months of hard work–hours upon hours of math homework, late nights working on science projects, and car rides spent quizzing history flashcards–all begin to slip away. It’s a decay in learning, which then can have […]
If you think your child has ever behaved poorly after eating certain foods, you could be right. U.S. News and World Report Health reports that certain foods can affect mood. These foods can trigger chemical and physiological changes within the brain that alter your child’s behavior. Often times, children do not eat regularly or […]
Parenting can be tough and, in today’s world, some of the most important aspects of parenting get forgotten. Days are long and schedules are busy. Before we know it, children are grown and out of the house. And, unfortunately, a lot of times parent-child relationships are strained. In our fast-paced society, it never seems […]