K-12
As your child grows and enters the teen years, there’s a lot to consider and think to ensure your child is safe, happy and healthy. From physical care to emotional and behavioral care, we’re here to help. Our experts can provide guidance for parents and youth, so you have the skills to take on new growth opportunities.
Recent Posts About K-12 Kids
How to Block Out Negative Noise & Focus on the Positive
Last week, during one of my leadership lessons, I asked my students to share their thoughts on how to “work hard and ignore the noise.” I shared that our brains are processing millions and millions of pieces of information each day, however, we pay attention to a...
Remaining Positive During an Injury
We all hate to see it. The play is over, and players in the pile get up, but one player doesn't. Sometimes you see the injury as it happens. Sometimes it is a mystery. Either way, nothing quiets a crowd like a sports injury. It does not matter whether it occurs in...
How I’m Developing Healthier Eating Habits
I have shared that I loathe cooking and baking of any sort with you all before, however, I do value nutrition. I seek out blogs, conversations and articles about healthy cooking, providing healthy snacks and connecting with food. I recently listened to a sports...
Taking Family Vacations
The kids are out of school, and we’ve banked up just enough vacation time for this exact moment. After a few years of travel being limited, it’s time for a summer trip! Do you recall that one summer vacation or that one family trip as a child that was etched into your...
Facing My Travel Fears
Wanderlust: a strong desire to travel. There has always been this deep desire in my heart to travel. For some reason, hopping on an airplane is exhilarating and all part of the adventure. Once upon a time, I even tried to convince my dad into investing in a new...
Mothering in Tough Economic Times
With gas prices, grocery prices, rent/property taxes skyrocketing, how are you managing? I sit here thinking about how things will be six months from now and it scares me to no end. Everything is so expensive, and it just keeps going up! Motherhood is tough. It's...
Making Summer Memories
Summer has always been my season. Growing up I spent my time riding bikes, and swimming, but most evenings were spent at the softball fields. Nostalgia sweeps over me with the small summer moments of eating vegetables straight from the garden with my dad, picking...
Getting Ready for Middle School
Middle school. Just saying the words brings me thoughts of puberty and pimples. Of insecurity and awkwardness, including bad hair and braces. Really, middle school years, I believe may be the most challenging and confusing time in one’s life. However, the idea of...
Is it a Tantrum or a Meltdown, and How can I Best Respond?
My daughter turned eight over the weekend. We had a small slumber party with her closest friends. But the day before the party, I threatened to cancel it altogether. It’s not just toddlers that have tantrums, even older kids can lose their cool. This happens to...
Finding Balance in a Busy Schedule
Do you ever just want to quit? Your heart is overwhelmed, the busyness is all-consuming. There are definitely seasons like this and for some, it happens more than others. Some of us can stop and look at the flowers, for others we stop, pick the flowers, run home, cut...
The Birds and the Bees
The dreaded question, “where do babies come from?” Cohen starts middle school next year and I think it’s time to have the talk. Yes, the “TALK” talk. The talk that no parent looks forward to, but all parents know it's critical. Having "The Talk" There is no perfect or...
Doing A Social Media Detox
The word detox, do you all remember when it was associated with the latest cleansing fad? Now the word is more often associated with stepping away from technology - digital detox. I often wonder how difficult it is to step away from technology? Our phones are our...
Navigating the Path Together
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