Getting your children and your home ready for the start of the new school year can take a little work. It isn’t just about the shopping, and knowing what to buy. It’s also about getting your children mentally prepared for the demands of the school year. This article offers tips. | Read More →

Goals set in the new year often end up being useless, as they are abandoned or forgotten by midyear. This article explains the value of checking in with goals as the year progresses. This approach allows a person to assess their progress and make adjustments to their goals as necessary. | Read More →

This article looks at the importance of decision making as a life skill. It suggests ways a parent can teach their children to make sound decisions and identifies a simple framework that can be used to help a child develop their skills. This article is gender-neutral. | Read More →

The parenting plan or custody order entered as part of divorce proceedings outlines where the children will live and when visitation will take place with the non-custodial parent. Vague plans risk creating ongoing conflict between parents who have a history of non-cooperation. Adding specific details regarding times and transportation arrangements and setting priorities for how holidays and special occasions will be treated can go a long way to reduce potential conflicts. This article briefly discusses some of the specifics that should be included in parenting plans and that may help to minimize disputes between parents and reduce stress on the children involved. | Read More →

To help ensure that expectant parents are ready for their newborns to arrive, they should always use a baby registry to track and monitor the necessities they will use. There are an abundance of items to choose from, however, these five items will absolutely change your life for the better. Try adding these five items to your baby registry to help ensure better sleep, development and bonding. | Read More →

This article examines how children are motivated and explores the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. It suggests strategies parents can use to nurture their child's motivation and identifies the benefits this will bring them throughout their life. This article is gender-neutral. | Read More →