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There's nothing quite like summer camp. When children take time away from their families, that's when they get the first taste of the real world. It's when they come into their own, get a sense of true independence. It's exciting and new, and the memories that are...

Actor Hill Harper said, “Fundamentally, we all want the same thing. We want to love. We want to be loved, and we want to matter.”   While this quote is undeniably true, the most important person in the world that we must love first is ourselves. From a young age...

Are you putting on your oxygen mask first? That's the very important question that you need to start asking yourself if you're feeling burnt out, high levels of anxiety, depression, resentment, and a whole host of other mental health issues.   As parents we often...

At some point, your children are going to want to leave home. Sleepovers, camping trips, spending time at a family member’s house - it’s coming whether you like it or not. How can you ease the anxiety of your child’s first time away from home? Read on for some ideas...

Dating… It’s a subject few parents want to talk about with their children.The idea of our kids being old enough to have their first crush is one thing, but dating is an entirely different beast. Add to that the fact that dating in 2018 is very different from when we...

“He puzzled and puzzled till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought...doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps...means a little bit more!”   - The Grinch in Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch...

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...

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...

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...

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...