Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
Friday 5: Kids & Teens
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your child’s mental health: One of the most important things caregivers can do with their children is read with them. It promotes good bedtime habits, early literacy, and strong parent-child connection. Check out these tips: Why It’s Important To Read Aloud With Your Kids And How To Make…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Is Your Child Begging For A Cellphone?
If your child doesn’t have a cellphone yet, he or she is sure to be starting a campaign for one in the upcoming years! How do you know when they are ready? Or maybe a better question would be, “How do you know when you are ready?” I’ve posed a few questions to consider on…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s What We’ve Been Reading To Support Your Family’s Mental Health I’ve yet to meet anyone who says that they’d love to return to their middle school years. The awkward time of fighting for independence, while searching for acceptance is a lot to handle. It’s even more difficult if you find yourself “on the outs”…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Supporting Your Tween In Middle School
The middle school years can be treacherous for tweens. Some studies show that if you ask a middle schooler, they’ll report changes in their friend group on average, every two weeks! These shifting sands, coupled with shifting hormones, means parents need advice. This month, I’m weighing in on this topic on the North Phoenix Mom’s Blog.…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s some of what we’ve been reading at Elevate to support your family’s mental health! School can feel like a high-pressure, high-stakes game. Here’s what you can do, as a parent, to help promote LEARNING, GROWTH, & BALANCE with the young scholars in your home. (New York Times) When you learn to accept that being…
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