In the fall of 2019, approximately 9.9 million students attended colleges and universities, and 70% of them chose a school within a 2-hour drive of their home. Coincidence? I think not! While some parents rejoice in their new freedom, some… read more
April Tisher
Hands are for Playing: Fostering Fine Motor Skills in Young Children
When parents think of their children attending preschool or kindergarten, they may imagine their child playing with Play-Doh, building with blocks and making intricate pieces of macaroni art โ the normal kid stuff we think of young school children doing.… read more
Scared of Santa: Why Your Little One May Not Like a Visit From Saint Nick
He is billed as a jolly oleโ guy that kids adore. He arrives once a year in his sleigh full of presents to deliver to children all over the world. Children whisper their Christmas wishes to him and we take… read more
Getting Fired Up for Tailgating
When I think of fall, I think of college football and 90,000 of my closest friends cheering for the Gators in a sea of orange and blue. But what comes before kick-off is often the most fun! Tailgating and all… read more
How To Make Family Dinners Fun!
Youโve heard it a thousand times and read it in every article: family dinners are important. They help prevent obesity and increase grade point averages; they may even be the key to world peace! So you try, especially at the… read more
How Do Moms Handle Going Back to School?ย
My mom went back to school to get her RN degree when I was a child, so I remember us both at the kitchen table studying. The slow cooker was her best friend and her study groups came over to… read more
Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family
In Florida, we donโt ever have a season that is truly bug free, however, we do have times that are buggier than others. Mosquitoes and ticks are the most popular annoyances, but we are also home to flies, ants, bees… read more
Talk to Me: How To Get Your Teens to Open Up
Remember when they were little and they wouldnโt stop talking? Or maybe you still have one of those non-stop chatters. For many children, the older they get the less they begin to share with their parents about their day; this… read more
Learn the Importance of Teen Curfews
When I was a teenager, I was certain I was the ONLY one who had a curfew. This wasnโt true of course, but my parents were stricter than others. I was immune to trying to get around this by spending… read more
Help Me Help You: Teaching Your Children to Self-Advocate
We are all unique in one way or another, from our preferences and dislikes to allergies and other medical conditions. As adults, we do not think twice to ask for non-fat milk in our coffee. We learn to speak up… read more