Fortunately, as parents, we have the opportunity to both model healthy ways of responding to the anxiety and uncertainties related to school reopening, as well as the chance to help our children through the emotions of this process as we do the same for ourselves. Here are five phrases you can say to your anxious child about schools reopening:

It can be especially difficult to feel that we are doing our best with parenting during this challenging time, as we are all facing our own anxieties and mental health challenges. Fortunately, there are some strategies we can use to help our children deal with COVID-19 related anxieties.

Here are eight life skills you can teach your kids while they are at home quarantining. Depending on the age and learning style of your children, we’ve suggested sample activities by level of challenge.

This is a guide for parents to learn the facts about coronavirus, how to stay safe, and the tips and resources you need for talking to your kids about COVID-19.

If you are looking for the ultimate outdoor playground in New England, look no further than Lincoln, New Hampshire. With a walkable downtown, a ski mountain right in town, fantastic restaurants, and hiking galore, Lincoln is a day trip or vacation destination that should be considered in every season. And there are so many things to do in Lincoln, NH!

This is a personal essay that considers the anxieties of parenting in a new age of climate crisis and burning koalas.

There is more pressure than ever on teens today between academics, after-school activities, sports, and social media. It is essential that teens learn to unplug, relax, and reset for both their physical and mental health.

With the advent of inexpensive and easily accessible DNA testing opportunities for the general public thanks to companies like 23 and Me and Ancestry DNA, questions about various genes and their mutations have become familiar and commonly used. One such gene is called MTHFR, and it is of particular interest to women who are trying to conceive and women who are pregnant. This is what you need to know about the MTHFR gene and how it can impact pregnancy.

Halloween is a time filled with spooky fun, but for children with food allergies and their families, there can be a true element of fear surrounding this holiday. Many Halloween candies and treats can be frightening to some families - and for good reason. Fortunately, with careful planning, communication, and education, you can reduce the risk of a food allergy scare accompanying your family’s Halloween experience.

A new study shows that sleep and exercise affect new moms and dads differently. My perspective here is that stereotypical gender roles and expectations run deep and are the x factor at play here.

Parenting is never easy, but it can be especially challenging when you have a chronic illness. Here are three manageable steps you can take to yourself along the parenting journey.

As parents, we have the power to shape the next generation of voters, leaders, and helpers. Let’s do all we can to make the most of this superpower! Here are 5 ways to get started.

Anxiety in children can leave parents feeling heartbroken and helpless. Here are three ways that we have found to help anxiety attacks in children.

Mister Rogers seems like an unlikely hero for modern day mothers at first glance, but upon further examination, there were ten big ways that he influences my parenting style today.