Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Quick Read Getting everyone out the door in the morning is a challenge for lots of families. For kids with mental health or learning difficulties, it can be even harder. Kids with ADHD or behavior issues may have trouble following instructions or focusing on what needs […]
How to help kids show (and feel) appreciation. Per the Child Mind Institute. Saying thank you is one of the first social rules many parents teach their children, and for good reason. We want our kids to be appreciative and not take things for granted, and learning to be grateful can improve kids’ relationships, ability […]
How to Help Kids Learn to Fail Only through trial and error can children become resilient adults. Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Amanda G. Mintzer, PsyD Parents tend to see their mission as helping their kids succeed. But there’s a growing realization among teachers and other professionals who work with children that kids […]
When Should You Come Between a Teenager and Their Phone? Writer: JoJo Marshall Clinical Experts: Beth Peters, PhD , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Kate Gosselin, the mom in the reality series Kate Plus 8, isn’t exactly someone we’d turn to for inspirational parenting. But she recently said something on a television special that caught our attention. […]
Facebook post From: Kyoshi Dave Kovar “Are you “Going out in style?” I while back, ran into a friend of mine that I’ve known since junior high. He is a good guy. He is hard-working. He’s a family man. He’s the kind of guy that wouldn’t hesitate to pull over to the side of the […]
Kickin’ Littles: Where Fun Meets Learning! Are you a little one who loves to move and groove? Do you want to learn cool things to do with your body? Then Kickin’ Littles is the place for you! At Kickin’ Littles, we have the only program in the Niceville area designed especially for 3 and 4-year-olds! […]
Per The Child Mind Institute: Rachel Ehmke who holds a BA from the University of Chicago The teenage years have a lot in common with the terrible twos. During both stages our kids are doing exciting new things, but they’re also pushing boundaries (and buttons) and throwing tantrums. The majordevelopmental task facing both […]
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As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]