By Nicole Demetrescu At their core, backpacks are a good idea. They keep students’ belongings together, protect their lunches from the elements and foster communication between parents and teachers. But backpacks have drawbacks, especially as children age and bear greater academic loads. More books and equipment add to the weight of a pack and to […]
By Kerry Beymer, Parent Education Manager I recently taught a class about exploring play and the importance of play in child development. We used to think play was important as a stress reliever for learning, but it is through play that children actually learn. So when you tell your kiddos, “Go outside and play,” you are encouraging […]
By Marsha Quinn Autism is my reality! I am the parent of two boys who are different in every way, but both fall into the infamous “autism spectrum.” People often ask me, “How do you do it?” My honest answer is, “I know nothing different.” Cole, a vivacious 11-year-old boy, plays sports, has many friends, […]
The other week I was excited when I tried out a new recipe – baked ziti! When I told my kids, their first reactions were worry and dread: “What is it?” “I don’t like it!” I almost told them, “Are you kidding me? I made dinner!” But I stopped and realized I was about to […]
By Liann Smith (This blog, originally posted October 11, 2012, on the Impact Parenting website blog, is reposted with permission.) I was in Costco this weekend returning something. The lines were long but I had to get it done. I was behind a dad and his two children. His son was about 7 and his daughter about 4 years […]
By Kerry Beymer This is February and one of my favorite holidays is coming up. It’s when we celebrate LOVE! So why is the parenting support and education manager writing about love and relationships this month? It is because I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes from Dr. John Gottman: “The greatest gift […]
