Middle School Articles

Fun on the 4th

They’re popping up everywhere! Red, white and blue flags are appearing on flagpoles, mailboxes, in gardens and on front doors. Patriotic bunting drapes porch railings. One of America’s most meaningful and fun celebrations is just around the corner. Picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings are synonymous with 4th of July celebrations. Enjoying your [...]

Turn off the TV, put away the playstation!

Society today needs to revolutionize parenting. Turn off the television, put the Playstation away, and let’s reintroduce ourselves to our kids. Here are some fun activities we can do with our children to reinforce family values and create long lasting memories that will last you and your children a lifetime. Activities for young children (aged 2-5) Reading : [...]

Encouraging nutrition and avoiding overeating in kids and teens

From “no dieting”, comes the idea of no labeling “bad” foods. In a healthy, well-rounded diet, there is room for a cookie, a milkshake or a hamburger. There’s no reason to say a child should never have any. It is okay however, to say that a child should have only one cookie because too much [...]

Encouraging healthy body image in teenagers

In your teen’s universe, it’s fully possible that there is absolutely nothing that she likes about her appearance. Your beautiful child? What can you do to help? Working to foster a healthy body image in a teenager is a daunting task, but it is possible. Build them up before they are teens Before your teenagers realize that [...]

Enforcing bedtime and the importance of a good sleep routine

Children need a good sleep routine. During sleep, their little brains are firing synapses paramount to mental development. In addition, a lack of decent rest causes moodiness, irritability, and behavioral problems. Setting your children up for success by establishing and enforcing a regular bedtime is an integral part of good parenting, and it isn’t [...]

Tips for assisting your children with homework

Homework, and conversely, the time spent completing it, has increased dramatically over the years. Assignments are also more challenging and complex, evidenced by the heavy, cumbersome knapsacks being lugged around today’s schools. Grueling assignments can be made simpler with help and guidance from parents. These surefire tips will help you as parents make sure your kids [...]