“Whoever does not have a good father should procure one.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche The importance of having a dad around should not be underestimated. You can read studies that say a kid is not affected if he is raised without a father present in the home. Another study … [Read more...] about Why Children Need a Dad
Archives for August 2014
School Conferences
It is that time of year again when your child comes home with the request for a school conference. This is never a problem if your child is on task and all seems right with school. But what is a parent to do, when the conference is for problems in school? I … [Read more...] about School Conferences
Back To School Wisdom – Setting Goals for Yourself In The New School Year
As you sat with your child and discussed his or her goals for the upcoming school year, it probably did not occur to you that the goals you have for yourself as a parent are equally important, but they are. What are your goals for this school year? Involve yourself more, or … [Read more...] about Back To School Wisdom – Setting Goals for Yourself In The New School Year
College Suicide Prevention
Suicide claims the lives of more than 1,100 college students each year, and each one of those deaths touches us all. Send Silence Packing is a campaign by Active Minds Inc. to promote a dialogue about mental health issues on campus and combat the incidence of student suicide. To … [Read more...] about College Suicide Prevention
Barbies, Disney Princesses, and STEM! Oh My!
Pretty in Pink --- Fabulous in a Lab Coat STEM is an acronym referring to the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a mom who has raised four kids, and nanny who has helped raised many, I love to eliminate the “facts” thrown at us as … [Read more...] about Barbies, Disney Princesses, and STEM! Oh My!