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Parenting
- Yes, Sexting Happens in Middle School. How to Talk to Your Kids About ItSexting is defined as the action of sending sexually explicit photos, videos or messages via mobile phone or the internet. Middle school counselors and teachers are concerned about the behavior as it is becoming increasingly common.
- Three Magic Phrases To Connect With Your KidsOver the years, these simple phrases have helped me validate my kids’ experiences, stay engaged in their lives, and instill confidence. Do you have a phrase that works like magic in your family?
- FREE Virtual Summit For Working Moms Oct 1-21Join us for the FREE virtual summit for moms. This Summit features experts in business, relationships, home/work balance and more.
Understanding Your Kid’s Social World
- Yes, Sexting Happens in Middle School. How to Talk to Your Kids About ItSexting is defined as the action of sending sexually explicit photos, videos or messages via mobile phone or the internet. Middle school counselors and teachers are concerned about the behavior as it is becoming increasingly common.
- Social/Emotional Kids Activities (FREE)Social/Emotional activities and experiences help kids develop skills to better understand their world and connect with others. These downloadable activities open the door for conversations about emotions, conflict resolution, self-care as well as friendship.
- Tattling vs. Reporting – Helping Kids Understand the DifferenceWhen kids understand the difference between tattling or snitching and reporting it helps them feel safe to report unsafe situations.
Family Dinner Topics
- The Surprising Benefits of Family DinnerStudies find that family dinner offers benefits such as increased academic performance, lower obesity rates, improved well-being, and more.
- Family Dinner Topic: What’s on your post-quarantine bucket list?As we sat around our dinner table last night, I posed this question to my family: “What’s at the top of your post-quarantine bucket list?” The responses were heartfelt and simple: “Hang out with friends and neighbors, eat at a favorite restaurant, go to the library, walk to the ice cream shop, get back to a sports practice or fitness routine. It’s only been a few weeks, but the nostalgia for these regular activities was apparent.
- Family Dinner Question: How Can We Make This An Awesome Summer?During family dinner, I asked: “How can we make this an awesome summer?” The responses were a reminder that my kids still love family time.
