​Why I Parent Like It’s The 1980’s And I’m Proud Of It​

When most of us raising kids today were young back in the 80’s, or as my daughter likes to say, way back “In the 1900’s”, having strict parents meant a child was being subjected to something just shy of child abuse.

Strict parents basically kept their children under house arrest, but now I know, they just parented with common sense.

​5 Ways to Help Teens Develop a Strong Work Ethic​

When you think of the most successful person that you know, one of the first things that usually comes to mind is their strong work ethic.​

Unfortunately, when it comes to today’s teens, that is one of the last things that usually comes to mind.

​Signs Your Teen May Be Suffering from a Lack of Executive Functioning Skills​

Today’s classrooms look much different from when we were kids. Thanks to an increased awareness of learning differences, students of all abilities sit alongside each other.

Many of these differences didn’t have a name when we were kids, and often these struggling students were labeled as lazy, disruptive, and forgetful. They were scolded and sent to the principal for acting out or were punished for being tardy and disorganized. Parents would think their student wasn’t trying hard enough, and other kids would think they couldn’t keep up with the work.

Summer is a great time to help your teens learn this valuable life skill. Learning how to cook is a fun, creative outlet that also gives them the ability to care for themselves. With simple recipes and step-by-step instructions, this introductory cookbook for teenagers guides young chefs-to-be through their first time in the kitchen, all the way through cooking full, flavorful meals for the whole family