Back to School: The Secret Tool Kids Need to Succeed

Its that time of year again. Stores have been cleaned out, clothes purchased and backpacks are full. Kids from Kindergarten through High School are anticipating the new school year and all of the adventures and challenges that can bring. Parents and teachers have read the latest methods on coping with bullies, Internet safety, and they [...]

Teens and Independence

I often hear parents say they wish they had a manual on how to raise caring kids. Of course, there are many including the work of Dr. Michele Borba, who is one of the leading experts on nurturing character in kids. After reviewing hundreds of articles, book excerpts, interviews etc. from many of today’s top [...]

Hire a Pal: 5 Reasons to Consider a Virtual Sitter or Mentor for Your Teen

Statistics show that the hours right after school are the times when teens get into the most trouble. Northeastern University’s College of Criminal Justice reports that teens commit serious crimes mostly between the unsupervised hours of 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. No responsible parent would leave a small child home alone. However, once kids reach [...]