1. Help them make a plan Develop a strategy for dealing with homework. On heavy homework nights or when there’s an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child to break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a schedule and make sure to take time for breaks. Once you find a plan that works […]
by Rebecca Ritchey Christmas break is right around the corner, which means Christmas carols, gifts, memories and the kids home for 10 days. Ten days! Most moms have grandiose plans for the holiday break, but it stays in the plans category. This year, make those plans happen. Here are five things to do to make […]
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by Rebecca Ritchey Moms need to stick together. One of my friends is a young mom, a wife and a mother of three children, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer this year. I have watched other moms surround her with support in a number of ways when she had a double mastectomy and […]
by Rebecca Ritchey// We are in the glory of sweet summertime. The days are longer, the nights are shorter, and couch potatoes unite. This is the season where “I’m bored” abounds and “What can I do?” is second only to “I’m hungry!” The first week of summer break, I let laziness and Netflix binges take over, […]
by Erin Riggins, Ph.D. When making the transition from high school to college, it’s a good time to develop a game plan that will help with smart decision-making during your academic journey. Yes, college can be a blast, but the decisions you make now will affect your future, so choose wisely. Your academic advisor […]
By Dana Sleger// At just 33 years old, Shundral Cole is one accomplished woman. In her role as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Department of Justice in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi, she is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed in the Southern region. Cole has worked […]
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by Kristi Collins, C.D.// Starting preschool can be one of the most exciting times in your child’s life, as well as one of the most anxious — for your child and for you as a parent. Here are a few tips to help both of you have a less stressful transition from home to preschool. […]
