The Scary Mobile Games Marketed to Your Kids
By Kaleb Ashbaker Many mobile games on the market today seem harmless. They feature bright colors, cartoonish characters, and cheerful music—what could possibly be wrong with that? On the surface, these games look like a fun way to pass the time, but many are...
Bullies: When the Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
By K. Parker Bullying has always been a problem, but with the anonymity of the internet and the ease of being cruel behind a screen, cyberbullying has become all the more rampant. When I was fifteen, I had my first experience with this, both in-person and...
Serving with Your Family at Christmas and Always
By K. Parker The Christmas season is upon us, parents! During this time of year, it can feel pretty daunting to try and see past all the hustle and bustle around us. It’s often so hectic, we tend to forget what this holiday truly means (and what we should be teaching...
Building A Better Body Image: 4 Ways to Boost Yours and Your Kids’ Self-Worth
By K. Parker How many moms out there deal with low self-worth and body image issues? I know too many to count. We live in a world where that’s very much a sad, sick rite of passage thrust upon moms, putting yourself down and looking for ways to better yourself. In the...
6 Reasons Kids Cyberbully and What to Do About It
By Lauren Groff As children’s internet access has increased, so too have incidents of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can be defined as bullying behaviour that takes place via a digital medium such as a social media site, messaging apps, or texts. So far, society has...
Protecting Your Kids from Cyberbullying: The Quick And Essential Guide
By Elizabeth Hines Bullying is scary, especially for kids. And with the introduction of the internet into society, cyberbullying is one of the most pervasive forms of bullying. From harassment, to threats on social media or in a chat room, to points of embarrassment,...
Simple and Effective Ways to Help Your Teen Have a Healthy Body Image
By Fiona Leikness With all the luxuries of living in the digital age, there seems to be one particular burden that is hurting our children and teens more than anything else. So much exposure to altered or filtered images is taking its toll, specifically on teens....
Improve Your Relationship with Your Daughter – Here are Four Ways to Better Communication
By K. Parker I had a difficult time talking to my dad when I was younger. Like so many other dads, my dad struggled with words, though he tried to make up for that with his actions. A strong foundation for a father/daughter relationship begins with caring. My dad and...
6 Strategies To Help Your Child Develop A Healthier Relationship With Screens
By George Newton Electronic devices and screen time are a common aspect of daily life. As with most things, screen time in moderation can be beneficial. Since screens are likely going to continue to be a significant part of our kids’ lives, we as parents need to...
How Dads Can Prepare to Discuss P*rnography with Their Daughters
By Balint Horvath Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash When you think of your daughter, you might think of the old Mother Goose nursery rhyme. “What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and all things nice.” As a father, the last thing on your mind is that one...