Family

Believe it or not, even when your teen scoffs or rolls her eyes, your opinion matters — and that includes your views on drinking. Alcohol can be a tough topic to broach for any parent, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have. If you’re not quite sure how to proceed, here […]

By Wendi Husley One of the hardest challenges our teachers and students face now is learning to be successful in the virtual world. No one was prepared for the drastic changes this pandemic thrust into our lives. In education, before the pandemic, the latest information available was added to the curriculum — but how we […]

For students and their families, 2020 was a year of educational improvisation. Parents became teachers, kitchens became classrooms and virtual learning replaced in-person instruction. To overcome these extraordinary challenges, adults and children alike have had to adapt constantly — which includes finding new teaching tools that can be accessed easily from home.  Whether your child […]

By Erin Gibson School isn’t easy for every child. For some, it brings periods of challenges; for others, it is a constant roller coaster of highs and lows. For parents, ups and downs are to be expected, but there are some warning signs to watch for. When it comes to school, many children will encounter […]

All moms could use some sound advice at times — or at least some quick hacks to help you deal with daily parenting challenges. Here are 10 bits of wisdom to help you along through this journey we call parenthood.  Identify your child’s strengths and focus on these rather than her weaknesses. Recognizing and reinforcing […]