Category: Family Ties

School Is Back In – And Physical Fitness Is Too

School Is Back In – And Physical Fitness Is Too

By Dr. Michael Crovetti

 

With summer vacation already behind us, our children are preparing to hit the books for the new school year. We all know what that means; more work, less play. But just because leisure time is…

A+ for Home Economics – Back to School Savings

A+ for Home Economics – Back to School Savings

By Jennifer Vandenberg         

Even though summer is in full swing, stores started planning for the return to school months ago. Now it’s time for families to start thinking about it too. But don’t let your back-to-school budget cut into end-of-summer…

Happy Campers – Busting the Boredom Bug

Happy Campers – Busting the Boredom Bug

By Lindsay Minor

Spring has sprung and summer’s just around the corner. While tons of video game time and lazy hours in front of the boob tube may sound awesome to kids at first, most parents will inevitably hear the…

Family Fun in the Sun – Outdoor Activities for Health & Happiness

Family Fun in the Sun – Outdoor Activities for Health & Happiness

By Michelle Vessel

What do Hawaii, Florida, Arizona and Louisiana have in common? Aside from temperate climates and a cultural appreciation of the great outdoors, these states share another characteristic–they’re home to the happiest people in the United States. According…

Kids in the Kitchen  – Family-Friendly Cooking Activities

Kids in the Kitchen – Family-Friendly Cooking Activities

By Michelle Vessel

If echoing cries of “Mom, I’m hungry!” and “Mom, I’m bored!” are pretty much non-stop occurrences around your household, it may be time to introduce your kids to a hobby that can solve both of these problems…

Staying the Course…Strategies for Continued Success in School

Staying the Course…Strategies for Continued Success in School

By Patricia Guth

It seems that one minute we’re celebrating the start of summer, and the next we’re knee deep in school projects and the never-ending battle to find balance between work and play. Now that back-to-school excitement has subsided…

Back to School – Setting the Scene for Success

Back to School – Setting the Scene for Success

By Patricia Guth

It seems that one minute we’re celebrating the start of summer, and the next we’re preparing for the school year. Now that school has arrived, there are several things parents can do to keep their children on…

When it’s More than Teasing – Keeping Bully’s at Bay

When it’s More than Teasing – Keeping Bully’s at Bay

By Hana Haatainen Caye

Bullying. It’s an all-too-common occurrence in today’s society. Reports from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that one out of every four school-aged child deals with bullying at some point during the school year. It can…

The Perfect Mix – A Balanced Schedule for Summer Break

The Perfect Mix – A Balanced Schedule for Summer Break

By Michelle Vessel

Ready or not, summer is here, and that means the kids are outta school and ready for some fun.  Although the first couple of weeks are usually a honeymoon period when the little free birds delight in…

Talk to Me, Baby…American Sign Language for Mom, Dad & Baby

Talk to Me, Baby…American Sign Language for Mom, Dad & Baby

By Lisha Ross

 Imagine if the terrible twos didn’t have to be so terrible? If you knew exactly what your baby wanted, even before the coos and gurgles formed recognizable words. Picture this: just as your baby starts to form…

A Special Spot for the Holidays

A Special Spot for the Holidays

The Cool Kid’s Table
By Lisha Ross

Holidays are all about food, fun and enjoying it together right? Well, those of us who were banished to the kid’s table well into early adulthood might’ve seen it differently, having felt…

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