Teens & Tweens

by Kayla ThomasSchool is underway and everyone is settling into the rhythm of fall, or so it seems. It’s easy to breathe a sigh of relief and see the kids off to school each morning and welcome…

Teens may be tempted to lose focus and drive during their senior year, but they can fight that temptation by taking time to make their last year count. Encourage your senior to try something new,…

by Kimberly BlakerAn important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain…

by Brandy CentolanzaBalancing schedules and finding time to fit it all in during the day can be challenging, but parents can aid in the development of time management skills in their children to…

Social norms may have shifted in the digital age, but in a time when it is easier to simply email or text, what “people” skills should children still need to learn?Plenty, particularly for tweens…

Area Kids Spread Awareness & Live Dreams Through EnTREPreneurship
Jelani JonesBuilding her business and inspiring othersNine year old Jelani Jones, owner of Lani Boo Bath, a company that…

by James Noll
How to take a hands-off approach so your child can grow
A lot has been written about millennials, young men and women who, throughout school, were so dependent on parents, praise and…

by James NollWhen I first started teaching 15 years ago, I thought that teaching gifted students would be easy. All I’d have to do was create assignments and sit back and watch my students shine….

by Brandy CentolanzaBusy schedules can make it difficult to find time to carve out for family fun. But spending quality time together is beneficial for everyone, and there are plenty of ways to…

Melanoma is the most common skin cancer in children. About 7 percent of cancers in 15 to 19 year olds are melanomas, according to St Jude’s Research Hospital for Children in Memphis, Tennessee.To…