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With so many enticing distractions today, it’s easy to see why our teenagers are leaving the dinner table behind.  When we manage to get them to sit for a family meal, it’s often with distractions in tow. Like it or not, friends greatly influence our kids, often exerting a tremendous amount of peer pressure.  We […]

Working at my grandparents’ place was always magical. Growing up, my sisters and I would often receive invitations from our grandparents to come over to the ranch and spend some time helping outside. My grandpa was what you’d call a workaholic, and my grandma always had several projects going at a time. When I was

This is the second article in our series about bullying. Check out Understanding bullying. In today’s technology-dependent society, bullying has extended beyond the playground to the virtual realm. Cyber bullying is teasing, harassment or otherwise inappropriate behavior that happens over the Internet in the form of e-mails, instant messaging, chat rooms, message boards and other

This is the third article in our series about bullying. Check out Understanding bullying and Understanding cyber bullying. Speak up “The best way to help children not become victims of bullies is by teaching them some bully-proofing skills,” says Dr. Schwartz. He recommends teaching them strategies to appropriately stand up to bullying and teasing such

The selection of eco-friendly products is growing. While it’s nice to have the option of reducing one’s carbon footprint, choosing to be eco-friendly can be expensive. Sometimes the product is one-hundred percent worth the money. But if you want to save a little cash, here’s a list of eco-friendly devices that anyone can make. The

Summer nights are longer, and a cool respite from the heat of the day. And of course–no school!  With so much beautiful weather to enjoy and plenty of time to enjoy it, it’s no wonder there are so many fun things attributed to summer nights. Here are some suggestions to help you and your family

Young kids aren’t too keen on the idea of traipsing through the MOMA on a Sunday afternoon, but there are some museums that can teach kids how great it is to learn. Take them to a museum design for them, and they will grow up learning, and visiting exhibits can be entertaining and enlightening.  

As the years passed, athletic and academic events, evening activities, and dietary differences made family meals much more uncommon. Yet I often find myself on the other side of the stove, cooking dinner for my parents and younger siblings instead of consigning them to another quick bite from Taco Bell. I realize now that I

  National cooking expert Barbara Beery, author of the bestselling The Pink Princess Cookbook and Fairies Cookbook has done it again, creating the perfect cookbook for your little princesses who like all things frozen and fun! Focused on Frozen Treats, Party Eats and Treats, Sipping Treats, and Party Crafts, The Snow Princess Cookbook is a

Ben Bernstein—or “Dr. B”, as his clients refer to him—has been working with students and people in high stress/high performance jobs for over forty years. He’s an expert on how stress affects performance, so if you’re looking to bring your stress levels to a healthy level, his most recent works, Stressed Out! for Parents and