Take Your Kids Outdoors

Kids spend well over 40 HOURS per week in front of electronic screens, but less than 40 MINUTES per week … More

Play Well This Summer!

Summer School. Summer Job. Summer Reading. Yes, parents need to keep kids mentally active and productive in the summer. Growing … More

First Connect, Then Guide The best parents are the ones who are deeply connected with their children and offer support … More

Lately, I have been pondering the question, “What are some things that I can do to put myself in a … More

So, your teenager is injured and is out for the rest of the season. Of course, his or her initial … More

How to Turn Kids On To Nature I can’t tell you how many times one of my middle school students … More

“I go into nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in tune once more.” – … More

Boys are misunderstood. Too often, they are disciplined and shamed by their teachers, parents, or grandparents because it is falsely … More

Finding a well-written, entertaining book for a boy who hates to read is always a challenge. Woods Runner, by … More

As I walk through the halls after school, there is a barrage of faces along my path. Some I know … More

Today was the first day of school for me and my new students. It was a truly exciting and exhausting … More

Being healthy as an adult will yield both direct and indirect benefits for the kids in your care. Take care … More

Yesterday afternoon was a cold one – a great day to be inside with some hot chocolate. The wind chill … More

Athletic talent is instant karma for the social status of any young man. In modern American mythology, the quarterback is … More

The following is an excerpt from “A sobering time for parents” by SHEILA WAYMAN (printed in the Irish Times 9-01-09) … More