Simple ways to reconnect with your kids

Simple ways to reconnect with your kids

Sometimes we get out of sync with our kids. Here are some great tips for bridging that gap and simple ways to reconnect with your kids.   I love those times when things just work. You are playing together, you have your moment, and you truly connect. But for me,...
5 parenting quotes for raising an everyday hero

5 parenting quotes for raising an everyday hero

Here are five quotes from some of history’s own heroes that may inspire your kids to make today count and be their own everyday hero.   Is ‘Be a hero’ on your to-do list? That all depends on our definition of a hero. Generally, ‘hero’ is a label we give to people...
When teens don’t fit in

When teens don’t fit in

Some teens don’t fit in with their peers, and they’re perfectly happy this way. But what can we do if they are distressed at not fitting in?   The first question to ask is whether this is an issue for our teen. Some teens don’t ‘fit in’ with their peers – and...