by awatkins | Oct 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
The quibble about quitting: Pros and cons of letting your child throw in the towel To quit, or not to quit. That is the question. Your 7-year-old daughter begs to join a Brownie troop, then hides and refuses to go on the second day. Your 10-year-old son makes the...
by awatkins | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fun summer activities that teenagers will actually want to do With smartphone in hand, the siren call of the TV just can’t be ignored. Your teenager’s eyes dart from one screen to the next, yet he is surprisingly still. Rather than explore the outdoors,...
by awatkins | Jul 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Tips for managing summer fun without letting kids' schedules driving you crazy “Summer is going by slow,” said no parent ever. While kids adore summer break and the lackadaisical days they spend away from the classroom, parents often feel quite the...
by awatkins | Jun 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kids playing video games all day? This easy exercise is guaranteed to inspire them The wind is gently blowing, the sun is shining and the day is open to virtually any possibility. Yet your kid prefers to sit on the couch playing video games. If you’re at your...
by awatkins | May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Parenting Insight: Basic Principles to Foster a Love of Learning Multiplication tables. Reading assignments. Science projects. These common activities help children learn critical skills in school. Every parent, however, knows the frustration of getting a reluctant...