Feeling a little bored this winter season? Not sure what to do on the weekends with your kids? What better way to spend the day (or two days) than to learn a whole new skill! And better yet, something that you and your kids can learn! How to Choose Of course, if you choose to learn a new skill...

As the years go by, each generation is slowly gaining more and more access to nearly everything. This amazing opportunity for our species also brings with it some disadvantages, including shorter and shorter attention spans.   The Good & Bad of Technology It may seem subtle at first, but it is...

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and you may be waiting patiently for a little rest and relaxation. But you may have younger children at home, or are a single parent, or simply want to spend some fun time with your kids on Mother’s Day. There are plenty of activities you can do that may...

If it feels like you are constantly going, running from one task to another, it’s probably because you are! Take a moment and see what your daily activities involve: Can any of your tasks get delegated to your teen at home? Most likely yes!  Setting Good Intentions The first step is figuring out...

For many kids, taking a test or quiz can be quite nerve-wracking. Your children want to succeed, and they feel pressure whenever a test or quiz is looming. Your school days may be in the past, but you can definitely relate to the stresses of taking exams, especially longer tests. How can you best...

Kids can experience difficulties in learning over a broad spectrum of subjects, but reading can be an especially tricky subject for kids. Reading requires a lot of work on the brain’s part, as it involves a lot of concentration, memory, and word usage and meaning. Your child may struggle when it...