School’s out and many parents are still scrambling to find child care options for the summer, or they may have just finalized their plans. Whether you choose a formal child-care center, family day care or hire an older student to … Continued
“Prevention of abuse requires that neighborhoods and communities be attentive to the problems of families in their midst and be willing to help when help is needed. It requires the active concern of educational, medical, mental health, law enforcement, and … Continued
We’ve all been there – overwhelmed, tired, hungry or just plain fed up. As adults, most of us have learned what do when we feel like we’re at the end of our rope. Whether it is texting a friend, going … Continued
Whether old or young, friends are an important part of a person’s life. They help you through difficult trials and celebrate accomplishments alongside you. As your kids grow through childhood and adolescence, learning how to develop positive peer relationships is … Continued
April 29th marks the last big milestone in our month-long look at Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. If you look back, we discussed the history of Child Abuse Prevention Month and how its beginnings relate to where we are … Continued
Most of us can point to a time in our life, when we were at a crossroads. Maybe it was deciding where to go to college or whether to accept that marriage proposal. Maybe a teacher that saw a spark … Continued
Amid fake news, false advertising and flat out lying, it seems like it gets harder and harder to discern fact from fiction, quality from mediocrity or expert from amateur. When it comes to your children, you have to be sure. … Continued
November is often described as a month of gratitude and thankfulness. It seems that everyone makes an extra effort to count their blessings, whether around the Thanksgiving table or on social media. Research tells us that gratitude and thankfulness impacts … Continued
As parents, we want our kids to be successful both academically and socially. It can be hard to know when to step in and when to let them struggle a little. Where is the line between helicopter parenting and being … Continued
Bartlesville Public Schools return to the classroom in a few short days, and many area schools are underway. Some of you may have kids feeling bored with summer and eager to get back into the school routine with friends. Others … Continued