The Do’s and Don’ts of Celebrating the Holidays as a Blended Family
Courtesy of Nicole Michalou via Pexels. The holiday season is all about family and coming together. For blended families, there are some unique challenges that can leave parents and kids feeling...
View ArticleFinding Work as a Military Spouse
The challenges to multiple moves and resume gaps, and helpful resources for making it work By Katie Schubert The Grivner-Kelly family. Provided. In November, the national rate of unemployment according...
View ArticleMilitary Moving: The Good, the Bad and the Very, Very Ugly
Courtesy of Nancy Hirsch Deskin. By Katie Schubert After organizing and packing up every possession they own, getting everything onto a moving truck, getting to the new destination, unloading,...
View ArticleNavigating Maryland’s Resources for Children with Disabilities
Courtesy of Olga Demina via Adobe Stock. By Kerrigan Stern Caring for a child or family member with a disability or special needs means having to regularly face unique challenges and make difficult...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions for Families
Courtesy of Kaboompics.com via Pexels. Do you remember your first New Year’s resolution? Adults use the new year to commit to making changes that will improve their lives. Kids can reap the benefits of...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Indoor Fire Pits
Courtesy of Alex Lázaro via Pexels. As families gather for indoor fun, games and community around the fireplace this January and February, it’s important to remember to do so with safety in mind. A...
View ArticleWhat to Consider When Choosing a Babysitter
Courtesy of RDNE Stock Project via Pexels. It’s date night. You need to travel for work. Your friends from college are in town. Maybe you just need to get out. Whatever the reason, it’s time to find a...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Instagram Teen Accounts
Experts warn that social media use isn’t safe for teens, even with the new Instagram Teen Accounts. Courtesy of Katerina Holmes via Pexels. You’re not alone if your teen has been begging for an...
View ArticleLearning Another Language Is Good for Your Child
By Rebecca Hastings Courtesy of Myst via Adobe Stock. It can be hard to know when your child should be introduced to a new language. Some people wait for classes offered in elementary, middle or high...
View ArticleWhen Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?
A sick child resting in bed. Courtesy of Alexis Scholtz/peopleimages.com via Adobe Stock. It’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill too often during the year. Prior to the start of...
View ArticleHow to Boost Your Child’s Brain Power With Creative Arts
A boy playing an electric guitar. | Courtesy of Steven via Adobe Stock. In a highly competitive world that places a huge premium on easily measured achievements, creative arts are sometimes considered...
View ArticleBenefits of Nature for Neurodiverse Children
A girl sitting on the grass smelling a flower. | Courtesy of Tetyana Kovyrina via Pexels. By Sandi Schwartz One in five children in the United States, which equates to more than 14.5 million children,...
View ArticleHelping Your Child Make Friends
Two girls hugging. | Courtesy of Ron Lach via Pexels. While some kids hit the ground running when it comes to making friends, other children might need a helping hand. But what can you do as a parent?...
View ArticlePerformance Jitters: How Can Parents Help?
A girl holding a microphone on stage. | Courtesy of Pixabay via Pexels. By Sharon A. Hollander, Psy.D., and Michelle Hollander Tears, tantrums, tension and tummy aches. What do these things have in...
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