Parenting Advice
Preparing Teens to Leave Home
I originally posted this article in 2022. It seems even more relevant today, as now this same group is graduating high school and moving on to the next stage of life. Regardless of where you are at with your teen,…
Strange Sleep – Parasomnias of Childhood
Parasomnias are bizarre or strange behaviors, movements, or emotions that occur during sleep. They are a common part of growing up, with most people experiencing some type of parasomnia during childhood, but are usually outgrown prior to adulthood. They can…
Sports Clearance Exams for Young Athletes
Youth participation in sports is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Studies show that children who participate in sports benefit in physical, emotional, and social ways, including: Motor skills – involvement in sports promotes improvements in coordination and acquiring…
Dehydration – Signs and Symptoms in Children
This article was initially published in July of 2022. We are revisiting it now with a few small updates. Summer is in full swing across the country, and the next few months will be a constant reminder of the harsh…
Resilience – The Importance of Preparing Your Child for Life
Ask a thousand parents, and not one of them will tell you they want to raise a child into an adult incapable of self-sufficiency. We all want our children to thrive as adults – to be happy, successful, beneficial members…
Combating Misinformation
We live in a world with information readily available at our fingertips, more than any other time in history. With computers and smart phones questions can be answered within a few minutes, if not less. Explanations and details and advice…
New Year, New Outlook for Families
As the year comes to a close, many people take a closer look at their life and set goals for the future. Whether you call these New Year’s resolutions or goals for the future, deciding to change a part of…
When It’s Cold Outside
As we dive further into November and our local kids are having the first snow days off of school for the year, I realized it was a good time to talk about keeping kids warm in the winter. This will…
