Monica Foley, M.Ed.
Thanksgiving is Almost Here: Start Reducing Holiday Stress Now
While the holidays can create some of the happiest moments in your life, they can also cause a great deal of stress. On top of …
A Parent’s Guide to Screen-Free Activities for Kids
Teens in the United States are spending nearly nine hours a day using a digital device, according to a study conducted by Common Sense Media. …
15 Valuable Life Skills to Teach Your Teen as They Prepare for Adulthood
As a parent, your job is to take care of your children until the day arrives when they can strike out on their own. While …
14 Easy Relaxation Practices to Share With Your Children and Teens
Everyone experiences times when they wish they could relax for a few minutes. Taking a few moments to engage in simple, everyday relaxation techniques will …
Set Your Child Up for Success by Teaching Healthy Boundaries
As a parent, you may have wondered how best to help your children learn to make positive choices. One way to set your children up …
How to Create Quality Time with Your Family As a Busy Mom or Dad
Spending quality time with your child has more to do with ordinary daily life than what you might initially expect. It’s simple and meaningful interactions, …
How to Build Your Child’s Confidence and Self-Esteem
Self-esteem plays a significant role in the development of healthy children. Children with high self-esteem generally become more successful in life. Unfortunately, the outcomes for …
How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping
Recently, the US surgeon general issued an advisory on teen use of e-cigarettes, with experts also stating that it’s reaching epidemic proportions. Alcohol and cigarette …
10 Affordable Gift Ideas for Holiday Shopping on a Budget
The holiday season is all about goodwill, good friends, family, and love. Unfortunately, in our society, we’ve been conditioned to believe that the best way …
Stepfamily Success: How to Draw Your Blended Family Closer Together
Let’s rewind to the 1970’s. Even if you haven’t seen it, you may have heard about a hit sitcom of the time called, “The Brady …
Everyday Practices to Make Your Child Feel Loved
Your children need your love, time, and undivided attention. As a parent, you’re likely to be the most significant influence in their lives — it’s …
How to Prepare for Your Child’s Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-teacher conferences make many parents nervous — еѕресіаllу іf thеir child has behavioral problems or іѕ underperforming. Upon accepting the invitation, as a parent, it may …
10 Traits of a “Good Enough” Parent
Let’s face it, no one is perfect. That being said, we all know there is no such thing as a perfect parent, even though we …
How to Talk to Your Kids about Divorce and Help Them to Cope
Divorce can put a strain on every member of the family, especially children. It’s often challenging to be positive in a situation like this and …
8 Ways to Prevent Behavior Problems in School-Age Kids
Sadness, like any feeling, is a normal emotional phase every person has to go through. Due to drastic shifts and changes of events …
Identifying Social Anxiety in Teens
Although anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, they often go unrecognized as mental health issues in teens. Social anxiety disorder, in particular, can take …