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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...
Why Your Kids Should Volunteer
Have your children ever considered using their time for good? Volunteering is one of those self-sacrificing, humanitarian activities, that everyone should strive to do more of. Unfortunately, one of the biggest obstacles to volunteering for most people, is a lack of...
Traveling as Children Leads to Well-Rounded Adults
Do you want your children to grow into emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy adults? Travel may be just what the doctor ordered to do just that, according to a recent study done Contiki tours. Let’s take a closer look at what they found, and I’ll bet you’ll be...
Parents – Start Thinking Now About Summer Camp
Believe it or not, we're already more than two-thirds of the way through the school year. Before you know it summer will be here, and your kids will be needing something to do. If you haven't thought about it before, perhaps it's time to send your kids to summer camp...
Mental Health Should Not be a Taboo Subject
If you met someone who was in a wheelchair and unable to open a door for themselves, would you shame them for it? Most likely you answered no. Why? Because you know it's not their fault. In fact, you would be more likely to try and assist them if you witnessed them...