Community

Ten Tangible Tips for Connecting With Kids

By: Dr. Peter Benson

Parenting is a rewarding challenge, but discovering opportunities and making time to build relationships with young people in our communities can be challenging as well.

It's Halloween! How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

With the Halloween holiday right around the corner, I’ve gotten to thinking about how important it is to know our neighbors. When we know whom we can trust, who our kids can go to, and how we can be there for each other, it makes life more meaningful and rich.

Raising Peacebuilders

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

Did you know that September 21 is the International Day of Peace? It’s a great time to ask yourself, Am I raising my child to be a “peacebuilder”? Read more >

Integración a la Comunidad

“¿ Porqué tengo que ir? ¿ No puedo quedarme con mis amigos?

Make a Difference: Volunteer Together

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Volunteer! Research reveals that both kids and adults benefit from volunteering. Read more >

Treat Your Family to a 'Night Out', Reap the Benefits for Years to Come!

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, communities across the nation gather to create neighborhood spirit, get to know their neighbors, and create safer neighborhoods. If you’ve never attended the annual event, I have a few good reasons why you should! Read more >

Explore Your Community!

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

The community in which you live often has a gold mine of opportunities for families. Research reveals that a strong community protects kids from risky behaviors. Read More >

Why Neighborhood Relationships Matter

“Do you know your next door neighbor?”—Mother Teresa, humanitarian

Although our lifestyles can make it easy not to know our neighbors,it’s important to take time to find out who lives next door t

Raising Conscious, Caring, Collaborative Kids

If you want to get fights going in your family, talk about politics. If you want to get thoughtful discussions going, talk about current policies and issues.

With Parenting, There’s Always Something!

What has surprised you lately about parenting?
The other evening, my son said, “I need a cape for social studies tomorrow!”