Teens & Tweens
Local Volunteer Opportunities for Tweens and Teens
Anyone who has a teenager, or has ever been a teenager, probably knows the teenage years can be a bit self-absorbed. This is normal for this time of life when they are experiencing changes...
Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating
My children are 18, 16, 14 and 12. This might be a controversial subject for some, but the majority of my kids still enjoy trick-or-treating. Now, before you start throwing stones (or candy bars)...
Teens & Tweens: Establish Good Study Habits
As your child grows closer to adulthood, so does their workload. With work, sports, extracurriculars, family obligations, a social life and studies to stay on top of, there is a good chance your tween...
Feeding Hungry Teens on a Budget
We have four children in our home ranging in age from 12 to 18. Four hungry children with hungry friends who wander into our kitchen at all hours of the day. The pantry is...
Demystifying Mental Health Partial Hospitalization for Adolescents
According to a February 2024 article in the Journal of American Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the prevalence of mental health conditions in adolescents has been increasing worldwide, outpacing the availability of effective mental health...