Confidence in a child is a necessary trait in surviving many of life’s teen year challenges. How, as a parent, do I teach my teen to have confidence when
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Test Taking Tips for Students
Test taking tips for students. Whether it’s an ACT, SAT or third grade pop spelling quiz, some kids, no matter how smart they may be, have a tough time taking tests.
Should Teens Work in High School?
Should Teens Work in High School? I sometimes wonder how much, or even IF, my teen high school job experiences helped when I was growing up.
Sibling Age Differences – Pros and Cons
Sibling Age Differences Pros and Cons – should you have your children 1-2 years apart or wait longer to have a second child? The age difference in siblings
How to Help Children with Their ACTs
How to Help Children with Their ACTs – Now that ACTs are no longer administered by schools in Michigan, how can you make sure you’re helping your child
Helping Teens with Depression
Helping Teens with Depression – Dr. Kat Lewitzke of Bright Pine Behavioral Health in Clarkston offers parents tips to help teens with depression.
Home Alone Safety Training Class 2023
Home Alone Safety Training Class is offered by Orion Twp Parks and Rec. The workshop is designed to teach kids ages 9-14 home safety on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 6:30p-7:30p at the Orion Center.
Prom Safety Tips for Parents and Teens
Prom safety tips for parents and teens courtesy of Huffington Post contributor Erika Katz. While prom night is stressful for parents and teens for many
Smaller Birthday Parties for Kids
The case for the smaller birthday parties for kids and teens – Gone are my kids’ days of Chuck E Cheese-type birthday parties, I’m making a case for scaled-back
Parenting Safe Words Help Teens Combat Peer Pressure
Do you have a safe word? I’m not talking about 50 Shades of Grey, I’m talking about parenting teens! Having parenting safe words or secret code only you