Stress-Busting Activities for Self-Quarantining Families to Do During the Pandemic by Guest Blogger Jennifer Scott Quarantining at home is a whole new territory that no one was really prepared for. It’s not uncommon for families to start getting on each other’s nerves after so many weeks spent together at home. However, that doesn’t mean you [...]
Is Your Spouse and/or Family on Your Last Nerve During the Quarantine? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Life Coach President of Connecting, Inc. So, you are on lockdown, with your spouse, partner, and possibly kids, your favorite people! This sounds like an idyllic situation, right? No, not so much! With the arrival of [...]
Does the thought of getting together with your family make you uptight? It can be tricky dealing with family when everyone is stressed, excited, and overtired.
Rainy Days Can Be Fun Days With Your Family by Guest Blogger, Jenny Wise Nothing squashes outdoor plans quite like damp, rainy weather. But, if you have kids, it’s important to have a game plan so that they don’t spend their time sitting in front of the television for hours on end. Engage your [...]
We try as parents to teach our kids as many skills as we can and sometimes assume that they know more than they actually do when it comes to everyday life skills.
Lately, the news has been full of horrific terrorist acts and natural disasters. Here are five ways to help your children make sense of what is going on in the world.
At this time in the academic year when students are finishing up at school, all kids talk about is how they need a break from school. After 2-3 weeks of a break, what will your children do to stimulate their minds and keep their brains working?
If teens are outgoing and sociable, they can leverage this quality during an interview and exude confidence. If teens are challenged by social situations by being shy or anxious, interviews can be nerve-wracking!
With teachers focusing on so many skills which will be evaluated by standardized tests, there are many things that teachers don’t have time to teach your teen in school.
Whether your children are 3 or 30 years old, you will always be their parent. Parenting is the only job which you really can’t quit.
