Family Relationships

“Ugh, I’m out of food coloring!” I cried, peering into the cupboard. It was the last thing I...

Why Parenting Teenagers Wears Me the Heck Out

by Katy M. Clark | Family Relationships, Humor, Mental Haelth | 0 |

Why Parenting Teenagers Wears Me the Heck Out How I recall those sleepless nights when my kids...

Presence Over Presents

by Sarah Lyons | Family Relationships, Holidays, Parenting | 0 |

The holiday season is here again and many parents find themselves scrambling to shop for all of...

How to Create One-on-One Time with Your Kids When You Have No Free Time

by Sarah Lyons | Family Relationships, Parenting | 0 |

One of the biggest struggles of any busy parent, especially those parenting multiple children, is...

For Mother’s Day – What This Mom Really Wants

by Jean Abernathy | Family Relationships, Holidays, Mother's Day | 0 |

For Mother’s Day – What This Mom Really Wants Flowers are nice. Brunch may be enjoyable but...

What Do Teens Want from Their Parents?

by Jan Pierce | Behavior, Family Relationships, Mental Haelth, Parenting, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

Parents of teens often acknowledge they’re navigating uncharted territory and are open to advice...

Help! We’re Getting on Each Other’s Nerves

by Mira Browne | Family Relationships, Homebound, Parent Time Out | 0 |

I’ll admit it. I’ve had a few days in the last month when I’ve lost it. I’ve been stuck in this house with my husband and my two boys. I love them with all my heart, but our togetherness is unrelenting, and there are moments when we’re having conflic

Should I Give My Teen Antidepressants?

by Peggy Spear | Family Relationships, Health & Wellness, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

When my son was 15, and just starting high school, my family moved to New Orleans for my husband’s job. The culture shock was swift and intense, and we all felt it, but especially my son.

Cutting Off Your Adult Kids Who Are Still Financially Dependent on You

by Aaron Crow | Family Finances, Family Relationships | 0 |

It’s every parent’s job to raise their children to leave home.
Whether it’s after high school or college, most children move out of their parents’ home and make a life of their own.

Commonsense Approach to Kids and Cellphones

by Sarah Shaffer | Child Development, Family Relationships, Household Safety, School Age | 0 |

Cellphones are now an integral part of our lives and the lives of the children we love and nurture. The introduction of any new technology or cultural trend is almost always accompanied by fear and warnings that life as we knew it is about to change,

Expert Advice on How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Family Relationships, Health & Wellness, Homebound | 0 |

These are some of the questions and comments I’ve heard from my three kids over the past week. Given the recent school closures, lack of toilet paper and bombarding messages about handwashing, it is understandable why kids may feel confused or scared

The Full Measure of a Child

by Sarah Shaffer | Child Care, Child Development, Education, Family Relationships | 0 |

But what if our race to the top has resulted in a race to the bottom, at least in terms of taking the fun out of learning? In our rush to get back to the basics, we may have forgotten something very basic: there’s profound and genuine joy …

Bullying Signs and Tips

by Bryana Cox | Behavior, Family Relationships, Pediatric Health, Safety, School Age, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

There are many warning signs that indicate when someone is being bullied. It is important to notice these signs because the bullied may be dealing with other underlying issues and may not always ask for help.