the importance of PLAY

September 25, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!
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‘Helicopter parents’

September 25, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

New research looks into the benefits and drawbacks of continuing to stay involved with your young adult kids: http://www.freep.com/usatoday/article/57838068?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p

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I want a Jeep

September 24, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

When I was growing up, my neighbor’s teenage son had a Jeep. I was convinced this was the COOLEST car ever. I pretty much decided then that when I had the opportunity, a Jeep would definitely have to be my first car. I discovered the love that can only exist between a guy and a […]

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Communicating with young kids

September 22, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

This article looks at how being a better communicator with even young kids can help avoid problems: http://www.thenownews.com/Communication+works+wonders/7277029/story.html

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For worried parents

September 22, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on how to worry less: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/09/20/5-tips-to-help-parents-worry-less/  

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