By Laura Georgieff Happy Earth Day! In today’s trending world, raising children to be environmentally conscious is more crucial than ever. In fact, it should be a priority. As parents, we play a pivotal role in shaping the values and behaviors of our future generations, and given the current trends, raising eco-conscious kids will have […]
Getting Children to Cooperate with Screen Time Limits
Dr. Tracie Quill, Doctor of Psychology and Parent Educator Do you feel as though your children’s screen time has increased significantly? You are not alone. 85% of parents are concerned with the amount of time their child uses screens. So what does this mean? Is it helpful in a technology driven world, or is it […]
Back To School Action Plan
Summer is almost over and we are fully into Back-to-School season. No need to panic. I’ve put together an action plan to help you get ready and to ensure that your family will have a successful academic year.
10 Ways to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day
According to the National Retail Federation, Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $28.1 billion this year. A total 83 percent of Americans will celebrate Mother’s Day and spend an average of $220.48 per person ($16 more than last year). Categories like jewelry and electronics are seeing record levels of spending this year. […]
The Science of Kindness
Did you know there are scientifically proven benefits of being kind? Practice kindness all year round and especially on Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 14-20, 2021. Kindness Increases Energy “About half of participants in one study reported that they feel stronger and more energetic after helping others; many also reported feeling calmer and less […]
What Does Adoption Mean to Some Families?
By Melany Troller, M.Ed. Families come in all shapes and sizes. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to what a family is. November is National Adoption Awareness Month and when we think of families, we know that adoption plays a huge role in creating and completing families. This raises the question: […]
World Kindness Day – November 13th
World Kindness Day is an international holiday formed in 1998 to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. This day is observed in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. The purpose of World Kindness Day is “to highlight good […]
Working from Home with Kids? How to Manage…
BY FELONICE MERRIMAN As of right now Palm Beach County Schools are not in session and there is a good chance that your boss has also sent you home to work remote! At first this might sound great! No commute, no getting ready for school in the morning and packing lunches. But now a week […]