Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Lighthouse Parenting by Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg (Book Excerpt)
April 17th, 2025
An excerpt from Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child With Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond by Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS, FAAP, published by American Academy of Pediatrics. Strong reactions (of any kind) shut down communication The hard work of listening begins by avoiding communication traps that give your feelings away too easily. ...
How to Teach Teens Quick Thinking During Emergencies
April 16th, 2025
Adolescence marks a period of rapid growth, increased independence, and a stronger connection to life’s complexities. Amid academics and social activities, one vital skill is often overlooked, i.e., the ability to think quickly during emergencies. In high-stress moments, swift and decisive thinking shifts from a helpful trait to a critical ...
How Single Moms Can Stay Calm in High-Stress Situations
April 14th, 2025
Being a single mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Between managing work, household responsibilities, and raising children, stress can pile up quickly. Without a partner to share the load, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, learning how to stay calm in high-stress situations can make all ...
Driving with a Baby in Your Car: Tips for New Moms
April 14th, 2025
Bringing your newborn home is an unforgettable moment. It also marks the beginning of many new responsibilities, including driving with your little one safely in the car. For first-time mothers, the thought of getting behind the wheel with their baby can be nerve-wracking. The road is unpredictable, and even the shortest ...
Tips for Helping Your Child Develop Stronger Math Skills by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
April 7th, 2025
Math plays a key role in many aspects of our lives. It is important not just for success in school, but also for everyday skills, like shopping, eating at a restaurant, buying groceries, and cooking. Math also builds upon itself, so without solid foundational skills, it can become increasingly challenging ...
Tales From the Snark Files: How I confuse the hell out of the Law of Attraction with my effed up behavior 🤭🙈
March 24th, 2025
Recently I wanted to play hard-to-get with one of my old friends from my illustrious past whom I had grown jealous and resentful of because I wasn't hearing from her as much as I wanted, but thought I deserved. So, after getting a call from her out of the faded ...
Actionable Time-Saving Tips for Single Parents
March 19th, 2025
Single parenthood is not a mean feat. For most parents, it means juggling multiple roles simultaneously—parent, worker, household manager, and more. Millions of American families are headed by single moms and dads. According to Statista, 15.09 million children live with single moms and 3.05 million with single dads. These numbers are ...
Tips for Helping Your Child With Autism Improve Their School Performance by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
March 17th, 2025
[caption id="attachment_32637" align="alignleft" width="300"] Cute schoolgirl looking at camera with smile at[/caption] Excelling in school can be challenging for students with autism. They often have language, communication, social, and sometimes behavioral difficulties. As a parent, you want your child to do well academically and meet their full potential, but you may ...
Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America by Shari Leid (Book Excerpt)
February 19th, 2025
Excerpted from Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America by Shari Leid. Copyright © 2025 Capucia Publishing. Reprinted with permission from Shari Leid and Capucia Publishing. All rights reserved. Author’s Note Dear Reader, I hope you're as excited as I am to come along on this incredible journey. As I ...
A Path to Manhood by Paul Cumbo (Book Excerpt)
February 18th, 2025
Is the Intellectual Playground Closed for Boys and Men? If you’re like most young guys—at least in the United States— there’s a good chance school doesn’t feel much like an intellectual playground. For a lot of teenage boys and young men, school seems like the opposite of adventure. This can be ...
