Better Parent Pledge
- Dedicated Family Night
- Improved Communication and Conversation
- Education / Reading
- Physical Wellbeing
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Excess studying could harm middle-school academic performance, study shows
Leslie Corbly | April 13, 2015 9:04 pmHomework is an important part of learning, but now researchers are looking at how much is too much for middle school students.
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Kids may understand love better than you
Wendy Jessen, FamilyShare | April 10, 2015 5:04 pmDo you think love has to be some grand production? If so, you may be over-thinking it. Listen to what these kids say about love.
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If you want your children to learn, shock them
Herb Scribner | April 9, 2015 9:04 pmA new study from Johns Hopkins University finds that when you surprise your children, they’ll learn new concepts.
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Parent or pal? The downsides of being best friends with your kids
Lois M. Collins, KTAR.com | April 8, 2015 9:04 pmYoung millennials are closer than other generations to their parents, with more than half talking to a parent every single day. What happens when parents become more friend than authority figure in their kids’ lives?
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20 things every parent has to try at least once
Heather Hale | April 6, 2015 10:04 pmChildhood comes with an expiration date. Don’t let your kids miss out!
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‘Soft skills’ are important at work, and in life
Greg Kratz | April 3, 2015 10:04 pmA degree from a prestigious university isn’t as important as a good work ethic, the ability to work with a team and other so-called “soft skills,” according to a new survey. And those soft skills help outside the office, too.
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5 types of moms everyone finds annoying
Heather Hale | April 3, 2015 5:04 pmWe all know at least one of these moms — and maybe it’s you.
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Do you feel like a fraud in this motherhood gig?
Molly Freestone | April 2, 2015 10:04 pmIf you feel like you’re falling apart behind closed doors, we’ve got a secret for you.
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3 ways to strengthen mother-daughter relationships
Connie Sokol | March 31, 2015 10:03 pmOur precious mother-daughter relationships will continue to change as our individual needs shift. If we adjust positively to the process in three ways, we can enjoy the sweet fruits of a truly unique and powerful connection.
