Where Every Family Matters
New CDC statistics are grim: There’s been a huge spike in suicidal thoughts among teenage girls (and boys aren’t doing so great, either). In a dangerous world, parents need to connect with their teens more than ever.
On Saturday, June 10, lots of Middle Tennessee fishin’ holes invite youngsters to cast a line free of charge.
Life is so busy days just can pass by in a blur. But stop a second to determine if you really know your kids or not. A simple list of questions can do the trick.
Take a peek for Mother's Day: Psychologists say the type of mother you are is related to how YOU were mothered. Read on!
Getting dirty is not bad for kids, and with all of the mushy, gushy earth outside, playing in mud is good for creating mud pies and more outside.
The partial attention that many parents show their kids today — thanks to smart phone addiction — may be jeopardizing the emotional response kids need.
Kids who witness their parents arguing constructively gain better social skills later such as cooperation and greater empathy.
In this tender and sad time with the school shootings in the air, respond to each of your children to help them sort through worried feelings.
Every kid can benefit from having a parent, therapist or counselor to talk with because we ALL have issues, feelings and worries to work through.
With shootings fresh on our minds, Middle TN parents should know how to start conversations and answer difficult questions from their kids.
Beyond the 'should I send my child to overnight camp?' fears, know that overnight camps are loaded with healthy memory-building experiences.