The landscape of the Internet has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Many parents of current students grew up in the early years of the Internet before social media existed and when companies hadn’t gotten hip to all the ways they could capture our attention using technology. It can be hard to develop parenting […]
Category: Parenting Tips
Navigating Technology: How Parents Can Set Boundaries and Monitor Their Kids’ Media Habits
By now, it’s clear that technology has completely changed the landscape in which children are growing up. In fact, we’re integrating technology into education today more than ever. As much as you try, it’s impossible to keep them from it. Instead, let’s change the conversation around technology from one about restriction to one where you […]
Maximize Joy And Minimize Stress This Holiday Season
Congratulations, we’ve made it to the most wonderful time of the year! This season is jam-packed with joy, love, and Christmas magic like none other, but it also has the potential to fall off the rails pretty quickly. At its core, this season is about hope and community, but it’s easy to lose sight of […]
Ideas for Indoor Summer Fun With Your Middle Schoolers
We’ve made it halfway through the summer, and now we’re at the point where the heat pushes us back into our homes rather than inviting us outside. If you have a middle schooler at home, you may be scrambling for new and interesting ways to keep them cool and entertained for the next month. We’ve […]
3 Creative Easter Activities To Do With Your Children
There is so much joy to be found in parenting young children. They bring so much innocence and excitement to each holiday and special event. As parents, we have the unique opportunity to introduce them to important topics in fun and engaging ways that help them understand at their developmental level. While all of this […]
3 Tips for Spending Great Quality Time With Your Children Over Winter Break
Winter break is fast approaching, so families will have the opportunity to spend a lot more time together! Is there anything better than soaking up the excitement of the holidays with your kids? It’s easy for the holidays to get so busy and overwhelming with activity planning, meal prepping, and gift shopping that we forget […]
Back to School: Easing Your Family Back Into Routines
Ready or not, the 2022-2023 school year is here, and your family is in for a year of exciting new beginnings. We’re excited to welcome students back, but we know that a couple of months away from campus can make it difficult for many students to transition back to school. They’ve been on vacations, spent […]
Top 3 Road Trip Destinations for A Fun Family Getaway This Summer
Summer break is almost here, and it’s time to start planning how you’ll spend the next couple of months with your family. Now that COVID restrictions have significantly lightened, many families will hop on flights to visit family and get as far out of town as possible. But others are interested in getaways that are […]
Fun and Educational Spring Activities to Do With Your Young Children
Spring is here, and we bet you are as excited about it as we are. As Floridians, we are used to sunshine, blue skies, and green grass, and after months of winter, it’s such a pleasure to welcome spring back into our lives. As you spend more time enjoying the great outdoors with your family, […]
6 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations with Your Middle School Student
As our kids get older, some aspects of parenting get easier. They’re potty trained, can communicate their needs, and sleep through the night. But there are also many things about parenting that get more challenging with time. The more our children experience the world around them, the more complex their questions become. Whether you have […]
