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Dealing With Holidays Without a Loved One
The anticipation of the holidays without your loved one is often harder than the holiday itself. This is especially true during the first year after losing someone. Even years later, the grief and pain can surface during the holidays. With that in mind, here are some...
Evading Discomfort With Family Gatherings
You know the usual suspects - Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter, and the list goes on and on - These are the days we get together with family members. For many people, these are joyous occasions we anticipate because we can’t wait to see...
What to Do When Your Child Isn’t Invited
There are few things as painful as watching our kids get left out. This pain only multiplies when they actually feel the sting of not being invited to something. It can be absolutely devastating, and you’re left wondering why this has happened. The question is, what...
Helping Kids to Deal with FOMO
Fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is more prevalent than it’s ever been. With the advent of social media, it’s easier today for our children to see that their friends and classmates are doing things without them thanks to shares on Facebook, Twitter and...
Hard Topics – Talking to Kids about Cancer
Admittedly, it's one of those topics we never want to discuss - Cancer. It's a terrible, sometimes deadly class of diseases that not only affects the person who has it, but also those that are closest to them. Discussing the topic of cancer is never easy, but it seems...
Stop the Stigma of Mental Health
In 1990 the United States Congress established Mental Illness Awareness Week, also known as Mental Health Awareness Week. The idea behind this was to increase awareness of mental illness, and to educate the public about mental health. It takes place the first full...
Why You Should Play Board Games As A Family
Family game nights and hangouts are becoming more prominent in families all around the world. While technological advancements are welcome, many people fear things like social media and playing online are robbing them of real family interaction. Game nights give you...
Setting Your Child Up For Success This School Year
It’s hard to believe we’re already into the new school year. It feels like we just celebrate the end of the last one, and yet the kids are hitting the books once more. Regardless of how fast time seems to be flying, now that the new school year is here, it’s...
How Extracurricular Activities Help Child Development
For many parents, the grades their children get in school are incredibly important to them. They want to see their children succeed in their studies, and ultimately in life. To truly have a well-rounded child that grows into a well-rounded adult however, it’s critical...
Should You Buy Your Kids Name Brand School Clothes?
Would you believe that parents in the United States spend more than $300 on clothes for back-to-school for their children? US News reported that according to a National Retail Federation survey, "American families plan to spend a whopping $335.38, on average buying...