Other Blog Posts

By: Jennifer Jolly, Web Editor, ParentFurther

The word "sparks" can have different meanings for different people. A simple Google search of the word "sparks" returns dozens of results--anything from glowing images of fireworks to the official website for a women's professional basketball team. But the definition I'm most familiar with is one that gets thrown around our office daily. It's a word I've introduced into my regular vocabulary, and you should too. Read more >>

What to Do When Your Child Says, "I HATE School!"

By: Michele Timmons

At some point, almost every child comes home saying school is "boring" or their favorite subject is lunch. Here are 8 tips to help your child if she says she hates school. Read more >>

C.H.A.N.G.E.S. - 6 Tips for Supporting Kids When They Change Schools

By: Michele Timmons

We all want our children to be happy, healthy and resilient--not afraid and uncomfortable. Change can be uncomfortable, but being the “new kid” will happen to everyone at some point. It's important our children learn to cope with those uncomfortable feelings. Read more >>

4 Tips to Help You Erase The Back-to-School Jitters

By: Michele Timmons

Back to school is an exciting time but can also cause anxiety. The best way to erase those jitters is through preparation and communication. By planning ahead, parents and children can get ready for school with a little less stress. By really listening to our kids, we can better understand our children’s feelings and help them address their fears. Read more >>

Tips for Taking Care of Yourself While You’re Taking Care of Everybody Else

By: Vicki Bohling

Self-care is not selfish. Just ask those flight attendants who are always telling us to put the oxygen masks on ourselves first. Whether you are raising tiny tots or young adults, there are some things you can do to claim some self amidst the sacrifice. Read more >>

Back to School Planning: Confessions of a Slacker Mom

By: Jennifer Griffin-Wiesner

If you are looking for back-to-school tips, guides, and suggestions from people who are actually organized, there are lots of other places you should be looking (like here). So what do I have to offer on the topic of going back to school? Perspective.Read more >>

5 Tips for Nervous Parents: Finding the Right Preschool for your Toddler

By: Marie Williams

Finding a preschool for your toddler is no small undertaking, both from a practical and emotional standpoint. Here are some tips to help you navigate this important—and for some, difficult—milestone. Read more >>

Back to School Ideas: Tips for Getting Kids Excited about the Season!

By: Susan Ragsdale

With T-minus X days and counting until school starts, thoughts automatically turn towards getting back in the groove again. Read more >>

Mid-Summer Pop Quiz! 10 Fun Activities to Boost Your Brain

Who wants a test in the summer? Trust us, you do! Because with this quiz, when you find the answer, the fun is only just beginning. Read more >>

My 5 Simple Food Rules for Picky Eaters

By: Tricia Cornell

Chances are, your five-year-old probably isn't clamoring for broccoli. But if your kid surprises you and asks for seconds of zucchini--as long as you’ve got the zucchini on the table in the first place, you’re doing okay in my book.Read more >>