5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or make a refreshing drink you can kick back with, we have

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Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

Saying Sorry: How To Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

Admitting when you are wrong and asking for forgiveness is difficult for some adults. Imagine being a kid and trying to understand these concepts. Young children act and react impulsively, sometimes leading them to insult or hit someone else, and often they don’t even realize that they did anything wrong. It's up to you to

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sibling rivalry

How To Handle Sibling Rivalry

Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling rivalries can create temporary obstacles as your children grow up with each other. If your children experience sibling rivalry, keep reading!

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Skipping School

Skipping School: A Day of Fun or Something More Serious?

Teen life is tough. School is “boring” and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are habitual offenders. Truancy TitleXLVIII of 2020 Florida Statutes states that “If a student has had

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How to Teach Your Teen Financial Responsibility

As your teen gets closer and closer to leaving the nest, it is important that he have a firm grasp on finances. However, teaching your teen financial responsibility is much easier said than done! According to Piper Jaffray’s Fall 2017 “Taking Stock with Teens” report, teens spend the most money on food, followed closely by

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Understanding the NCAA Recruitment Process

If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level.  Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for high demand sports, this is not the norm. Most students begin the recruiting process by

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Sidewalk Chalk: Creativity Without The Mess!

Sidewalk chalk! The ultimate crafting medium that isn't super messy and can wash off of ~pretty much~ anything! Here are some crafts that involve sidewalk chalk to keep your kiddos busy if they are bored from all this social distancing! Gather Your Supplies! Glitter Sidewalk Chalk Colorations Sidewalk Chalk Crayola Washable Chalk Draw Yourself Challenge

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compost bin

Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!

Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas into our atmosphere. Your compost is not only helping our environment, but also

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