Combating Cyberbullying
Technology has transformed our world by providing us with a gateway to stay connected at all hours of the day. Despite our best efforts at monitoring screen time, our pre-teens and teens are often chronically [Read More]
Article Category: Parenting
Unique, Hands-Free Ways to Soothe Your Baby
Most parents know – or soon will – crying is completely normal for babies. Even once you’ve determined a cause for the cries, finding foolproof ways to soothe baby can be difficult. While traditional methods [Read More]
Water Safety Tips for Families
Summer is here, and families are getting ready to go on summer vacations. Many will be hitting the water. Whether that’s by boating, swimming in a community pool, or spending quality time at a beach [Read More]
A Sense of Belonging
“I just don’t know where I belong…” When I first heard that sentiment from students, early on in my career as an elementary school counselor, I thought I had all the answers and knew exactly [Read More]
Chat With a Children’s Author
Author Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway is a poet, story activist and children’s author of seven children’s books thus far. Her humble beginnings started in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This all-black town was founded by two formerly-enslaved [Read More]
Children and Storm Anxiety
Severe weather can happen anytime. But did you know that Alabama has a secondary weather season in the fall? It typically runs from the beginning of November until mid-December. The primary severe weather season across [Read More]
Saying Goodbye
When children lose a cherished pet, it may be their first experience with death. My first experience as a child with death was when a family dog named Skippy vanished from my life. I was [Read More]
UAB Study Highlights Impact of Teen Childbirth on Education Across Generations
Different social contexts can transform the meaning and implications of life experiences. For example, a life event like teen childbirth can have vastly different impacts depending on the era and societal norms. In the post-World [Read More]
PJ Library Shares Summer Reading Ideas
Summer is here! PJ Library – the non-profit that sends 240,000 free high quality books to children across North America each month – is offering you and your readers summer reading tips that’ll make it [Read More]
Fearless Parenting
The following scenario explores effective strategies for parents to engage with their tweens, emphasizing open communication, non-judgmental listening and collaborative problem-solving. It highlights the importance of giving tweens a chance to own their mistakes and [Read More]