Snow Day or Screen Day?
Don't let your kids get kidnapped by video games when it's snowing outside.
Parenting
Show Your Love by Getting Involved
A message to dads young and old that aren't being the active, invested fathers they should be.
Top 5 Manners for Success - Read, Share, Teach!
People ask me. "What are the most important manners I need to know?" Well, while I'd like to say that ALL manners are important, I guess I can bucket them and narrow them down to the Top 5. So, get…
Psychic Healing for this Single Mom
I feel like I should explain. My life has been chaos since the end of August. It's a really long story so let's just cut to the chase... My mom has been very sick.
4 Ways a Playroom Can Positively Influence a Child’s Success
Playtime is a very important aspect of every child's day.
Charlotte Teen Opens Instrument Lending Library
A senior at Rocky River High School is making music a little more accessible to the community.
Moms Managing Media Group Educates Parents on the Power of Media
A group of local moms, dads and grandparents is daring to be different by promoting — and living — low-tech lifestyles.
Self-Control Strategies for Kids
How to impart the skills that boost future success.
Eat These Calcium-Rich Foods to Build Strong Bones
If your child doesn't like milk, there are plenty of other options.
How to Help Your Child Prevent Dental Decay
Ward off cavities by developing these simple habits.
Three New Charlotte Charter Schools Approved to Open in Fall 2015
Three new charter schools have been given the green light from to open in the fall of 2015.
Fostering Your Child's Creativity
Activities to encourage creativity.
How Old is Old Enough for Social Networking?
Things to consider before letting your child sign up for social media sites designed for adults.
Even Adults Should Say
Why do some adults think that they can say something mean to a spouse, friend, neighbor, parent or a child and not say they're sorry? Or, do something that is really rude or disrespectful to another person and yet still…
Going Back to the Manners You Learned in Kindergarten
Sometimes throughout our busy day, from the time we first wake up and get the kids up, make breakfast, get them ready for school, go to work or begin the work day at home, make dinner, take kids to their…
Do Your Kids Need to Send Holiday Thank-You Notes?
The answer is... YES! Yes, your children should send thank you cards for gifts they received over the holidays. And given that it is already the first week of January, they (and you) better get on it! Thank-you notes should…
Prematurely Aging Dad
I recently came to this conclusion after the physical evidence started piling up.
Mind Over Matter: How Mindfulness Benefits Kids
This practice is now making its way into educational settings, and research shows it's working.
Coming Clean: Organizational Skills for Kids
Tips to teach all ages organizational skills.
Vitamin D: How Much Does My Child Need?
During the past five years, the number of children with vitamin D deficiency has increased by more than 200 percent.
Winning the Battle of Picky Eaters
It's all about keeping your kids enthusiastic.
4 Ideas for Indoor Exercise
Incorporate a few of these fun exercises into your family's daily routine to keep active on frosty days better spent inside.
Disconnect to Rediscover Playtime
Why open-ended, child-led play is crucial to development.
Taming Teenage Trouble
What to do when you catch your thirteen-year-old son watching inappropriate videos.
