Category Archives: Parenting and Families

115 People Die Every Day from Opioid Abuse

The abuse, misuse, and dependency of opioids continue to represent a significant problem in the [...]

Growing Up Transgender

At birth, we are all assigned a gender according to what appears on the outside, [...]

School Bus Etiquette

Most schools provide transportation for children depending on where the family resides. But often, parents [...]

Grade Retention

A child getting left behind in school or having to repeat a grade is unfortunately [...]

Coping with Early Risers

For young children, sleep is necessary to maintain proper growth and development. Children who have [...]

Handling Your Child’s Fear of the Dark

Children have big imaginations, and with that can come even bigger fears. Young children do [...]

Tips for Parents: Help Your Child Enjoy Reading

The benefits of reading with children while they’re young are endless. Reading together is quality [...]

What to Do When Your Child Procrastinates

Sometimes getting your child to complete a task is like pulling teeth. They dawdle until [...]

How to Reinforce Your Child’s Learning

With the distractions of tablets, TV, and phones, your child can easily forget some of [...]