Let Your Kids Grow Up Free Of Unnecessary Added Pressures 

It was a sunny and breezy day in New Hampshire. Summer vacation was in full swing. I just finished my freshman year in high school. Music was blaring from my CD player in my driveway as me and my neighborhood friends were playing basketball. It was mid morning so the humidity was not bad. We … Read more

The Item In Your House That Needs A Warning Label 

In today’s world there are a lot of warning labels on different products. Yet there is one item that doesn’t have a warning label but should most definitely have one. This item can cause depression and anxiety. Using this product could lead to addiction. Plus, your sleep pattern might be affected by it. Any ideas … Read more

Going Beyond “Look Both Ways” on the Information Highway 

“Look both ways before you cross the street!” It’s one of the lessons you learn at a very young age. Your parents instill that in you because they want you to be safe. If you didn’t look both ways, your parents would remind you until it becomes a habit. Safety is a constant value parents … Read more

A Little More Social, A Lot Less Media

When I was a kid, I never knew if I was missing out on something my friends were doing. The only way to find out was by seeing them playing basketball in the neighborhood or spotting a cluster of bikes in someone’s driveway. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) was virtually nonexistent. Sure, you might hear … Read more

Don’t Forget To Put The Safety Belt On Your Kid’s First Phone 

Do you remember when you brought your child home from the hospital for the first time? You double checked and tripled checked to make sure your baby was secured safely in the car seat. Maybe you went to your local fire department to make sure you installed the car seat correctly. You probably  drove really … Read more

Teaching Your Kids to Be in The Moment 

As parents we have all told ourselves many times to put the phone down. We are connected to our jobs, friends, and family 24/7 through our phones. The ease of technology is a blessing and a curse. If we become addicted to our phones, our kids will follow our lead. We don’t want our kids … Read more