Category: Parenting Tips
Category: Parenting Tips
07/25/2023
“BUT I’M SO BORED! I have nothing to do!” Here’s what you can do when you hear that dreaded statement… […]
07/03/2023
Your child has been out of school for about a month, and you might feel the summer slump creeping in. You […]
07/03/2023
Parenting is Tough! We Can Help! Being a parent is the most important and challenging job you’ll ever do! Natural […]
03/13/2023
Parents Are Busy Parents lie you are busy. Really busy. Sometimes it can be difficult to be intentional about your […]
01/09/2023
Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce Divorce involves change…change involves loss…and growth. NEW! Welcome to Talking to Your Kids About […]
01/05/2023
NEW! Welcome to Talking to Your Kids About Divorce, brought to you by the team at Beech Acres Parenting Center! […]
01/04/2023
Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce NEW! Welcome to Talking to Your Kids About Divorce, brought to you by the […]
01/03/2023
What Is Gas? Social media apps rise and fall. Remember MySpace? Friendster? Some catch fire quickly and burn hot for […]
12/06/2022
Your Family Can Survive the Holidays This Year. Here’s How. You can already feel the tensions rising at your house. Each day […]
12/05/2022
Practicing mindfulness with your family during the holidays can be difficult, but it is very important! So many parents report […]
11/28/2022
December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month. Yeah, right. A stress-free family holiday may […]
11/01/2022
A child’s gratitude naturally grows from a loving, mindful connection to their parents. When you listen and actively engage with […]
10/01/2022
Bullying is a Common Parenting Concern Most parents say that one of their greatest fears is that their children will […]
08/08/2022
Becoming a parent is such a huge life-changing event. Everything about becoming a parent can be overwhelming; from choosing the […]
06/10/2022
Tips for New Parents on Finding A Daycare Becoming a parent is such a huge life-changing event. Everything about becoming […]
05/23/2022
Parents, pause and take a look around you. What is your family doing right now? Chances are, everyone is looking […]
05/18/2022
Helping Your Family Manage the Homework Blues Homework can sometimes feel like a 2nd job for your kids…and for you too. […]
04/11/2022
Boys Have Feelings Too Pre-teenage boys bring with them a wide range of complicated and unique issues. Recently we helped […]
04/08/2022
Parenting Is Hard! Being a parent is the most important and challenging job you’ll ever do! Natural Strength Parenting™ can […]
03/04/2022
Get More of the Behavior You Want from Your Children with These Tips from Parent Connext™ Quality Time Spend quality […]
01/31/2022
February brings to mind all things LOVE! By using mindfulness, we can show our love to our family in different ways every day. Knowing the 5 Love Languages can […]
01/10/2022
Mindful moments help the brain and body calm, connect and clarify. When this happens, it is easier for our brain […]
01/03/2022
Mindful Practices Most of us are moving at the speed of light, engaged in innovative and exciting new projects that […]
01/02/2022
Each of us has an essential strength profile as unique as our thumbprint. When you discover your strengths, you can […]
12/03/2021
Defining Social and Emotional Development Social and emotional development refers to how children begin to understand who they are, what […]
10/22/2021
We all long for close, loving relationships with our children. By being intentional and mindful, we can build strong bonds […]
07/27/2021
It’s that time of the year! Parents, teachers, and students are all preparing to return to school. We know this […]
07/06/2021
Guest Blogger Kimberly Porter MA, LPCC-S, Manager, Beyond the Classroom Children, teens, and adults all need time to play. “Free […]
03/01/2021
This month The Character Effect™ invites you to complete this fun family engagement challenge featuring fun parenting tips brought to […]
10/01/2020
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. All month, we’ll be exploring this critical issue that impacts so many children. Approximately […]
07/09/2020
What you see in behavior from your child is just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath are big emotions that […]
07/01/2020
Summer is a time to have fun! This July, join The Character Effect™ Characters to explore the strengths of zest, forgiveness, […]
06/26/2020
A Parent’s Guide to Having Critically Important Conversations About Diversity, Racism, and Equality with Your Children An Introduction An Introduction […]
04/21/2020
A Family Guide to Dealing With Loss and Grief Guest Blogger: Christy Honschopp LISW-S There is no right or wrong […]
04/20/2020
Talking To Your Kids About Coronavirus Guest Blogger Kerry Brown, Parent Connext Parenting Specialist, Beech Acres Parenting Center Uncertain Times […]
04/20/2020
Keep Your Cool; Approach Discipline From a Teaching Perspective April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. We know that reducing […]
04/01/2020
Your April Parenting Tips Are Here! Parents, April is here and you may feel as if you need parenting help […]
03/25/2020
Talking to Your Children About The Coronavirus Guest Blogger: Margaret R. Mauzé, PhD, ABPP Emotions are running high. Schools are […]
03/24/2020
Everyone has their own individual unique strengths inside them (24 to be exact!). While you may be home with your […]
03/23/2020
Work From Home Tips For Parents Work from home experts and newbies weigh in on the new reality for many […]
03/17/2020
Make a COVID-19 Family Action Plan During this unprecedented time of uncertainty during the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health crisis, you may […]
03/16/2020
Getting Started With Natural Strength Parenting NEW! Get started with Natural Strength Parenting™ with this FREE 7-day text course ! […]
03/12/2020
Reassuring Your Children About The Coronavirus. Tips from Dr. Christopher Bolling Reassuring your kids during times of uncertainty is very […]
03/06/2020
Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce NEW! Welcome to Talking to Your Kids About Divorce, brought to you by the […]
02/27/2020
You Can Survive Daylight Savings Time! Daylight. Savings. Time. In the fall, it’s great! Fall back! An extra hour to […]
02/13/2020
Sometimes your children just need to hear that you love them. Between school, sports, clubs, and other responsibilities you may […]
02/13/2020
“Not my kid.” “I would know.” “We don’t allow smoking in the house.” Not a Fad You may have thought […]
01/15/2020
Prepare Your Children For Evacuation Drills At School By Discussing Their Strengths and Using Mindfulness By Rich Richmond, Marketing Associate, […]
12/12/2019
Navigating different social scenarios can be challenging for kids, especially around the holidays. With all of the school pageants, family events, […]
11/19/2019
Raising teenagers can be a particularly stressful time for parents. Along with the physical changes, social complications, and everyday struggles […]
09/13/2019
Support Your Child’s Self-Confidence, Boost Their Resilience, and Promote Their Well Being Using This Parenting Road Map The Power […]
09/04/2019
How To Talk To Your Kids About Mental Health 1 in 5 children lives with a serious, diagnosable mental illness. […]
08/30/2019
How To Talk To Your Kids About Mental Health 1 in 5 children lives with a serious, diagnosable mental illness. […]
08/12/2019
“I’m losing my mind just a little So why don’t you just meet me in the middle?” Maren Morris, “The […]
07/31/2019
Back to School Quick Tips Try a few of these tips at home to help your family successfully transition back […]
05/20/2019
Sometimes your children just need to hear that you love them. Between school, sports, clubs, and other responsibilities you may […]
04/30/2019
Tips To Help Parents Understand and Discuss Gender Issues With Their Children Understanding and discussing gender can be as complex […]
04/29/2019
Parenting is Full of Surprises – How You React Doesn’t Have to Be Parenting is full of surprises. From the […]
04/18/2019
My Child Found Pornography Online! What Can I do? Pornography is easier to find than you think. That’s a scary […]
04/12/2019
Being Intentional About “The Talk” Having “the talk” with your child can be a stressful mile marker on your parenting […]
04/04/2019
Understanding Gender Roles Have you ever really considered why the toy aisles at your favorite department store are divided into […]
04/03/2019
The Pink Aisle Versus The Blue Aisle Have you ever really considered why the toy aisles at your favorite department […]
02/07/2019
Nearly all children feel anxious at times, whether it’s imagining a monster under the bed, worrying about their first day […]
02/06/2019
anx·i·e·ty /aNGˈzīədē/ noun a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain […]
01/25/2019
A parent’s job loss or any significant change or disruption to your employment status can be difficult on the entire […]
12/28/2018
Happy New Year! Why not start the year by setting an intention to spot your child’s strengths? Everyone has their […]
12/07/2018
Senior Parenting and Engagement Specialist Dave Brewer shares his thoughts on discipline, rather his Natural Strength Parenting™ approach to learning… […]
12/03/2018
Your Family Can Survive the Holidays This Year. Here’s How. You can already feel the tensions rising at your house. […]
11/26/2018
Parents want an effective technique that shifts the power struggle to a more positive interaction so that both parent and […]
11/19/2018
What is Discipline? By Guest Blogger Connie Harrison, Senior Parent Educator, Beech Acres Parenting Center The dictionary has several definitions […]
11/12/2018
Changing The Outcomes Of Conversations With Your Children This might sound all too familiar: You begin a conversation with your […]
11/12/2018
Discipline means to ‘teach or train’, it is all about learning. Natural Strength Parenting™ can help you approach discipline in a […]
10/31/2018
Bullying can be very serious and can affect your child’s mood, self-esteem, and academic performance. But there is hope… If […]
10/26/2018
NEW! We offer a wide range of FREE text-based parenting courses. Get Natural Strength Parenting™ delivered straight to your phone. […]
09/21/2018
Back to School, Back to Routine Now that school is back in session and the summer is winding down, are […]
09/19/2018
By Guest Blogger Jaimi Cabrera, Director of New Business Development at Beech Acres Parenting Center While preparing for Back to […]
09/12/2018
Developing strong social skills is critical to your child’s success in school. It can also be very challenging during the […]
08/23/2018
Back to school can be a stressful time for the entire family. Lazy summer days are abruptly replaced by hectic […]
08/17/2018
Can you believe it is already time for Back To School?! All month long we’ll be sharing tips, information, and […]
08/17/2018
Believe it or not, it’s already time to start preparing your family to head back to school. Back to school […]
06/27/2018
It is important to monitor your children’s online activity and be prepared to talk to them about things they may […]
06/18/2018
Late last year, Facebook, Inc. rolled out a new messaging platform aimed at children ages 4-13. Messenger Kids is available […]
06/11/2018
You recently discovered some inappropriate, mean, or hurtful comments directed at other children on your child’s phone. What will you […]
06/06/2018
Here are six quick tips to help you and your children get on the same page about screen time. Establish […]
06/01/2018
Parenting in the digital age has added a significant layer of complexity to an already challenging job. With everyone’s heads […]
02/16/2018
Parents, teachers, schools, or other organizations, you can download this information to share with parents in your community. Bad, scary, […]
01/12/2018
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is designated to bring awareness to the plague […]
01/10/2018
Don’t miss the first event in the Raising Positive Children: Global Author Series tomorrow night at Mayerson Academy! Mayerson Academy […]
01/04/2018
Guest blogger, Nikki Zellen, Director of Marketing Book Review: The Strength Switch, by Dr. Lea Waters As a busy Mom […]
01/03/2018
Remember, it is important to monitor your children’s online activity and be prepared to talk to them about things they […]
12/20/2017
Navigating different social scenarios can be challenging for kids, especially around the holidays. With all of the school pageants, family events, […]
12/15/2017
Need a mindful moment this winter break? Try this one! Start by finding a comfortable seat. Place your feet at […]
12/05/2017
This week Facebook, Inc. rolled out a new messaging platform aimed at children ages 4-13. Messenger Kids is available now […]
11/13/2017
A child’s gratitude naturally grows from a loving, mindful connection to their parents. When you listen and actively engage with […]
11/09/2017
Today, Beech Acres Parenting Center President and CEO Jim Mason, Vice President of New Business Development Jill Huynh and School-based Services Supervisor […]
10/25/2017
You’ve recently discovered inappropriate treatment directed at other children on your child’s phone. What will you say? Cyberbullying, a form of bullying […]
10/23/2017
Listen. 28% of U.S. students in grades 6-12 experience bullying. Listening to your child is an important step in addressing […]
10/18/2017
Partnering with your child’s teacher can offer critical insight in cases of bullying. Ask their teacher How does my child […]
10/12/2017
Sometimes it may not be obvious that your child is being bullied. And they may not be ready to tell […]
10/10/2017
Although 25% of teens report being bullied, there are more that will not disclose out of fear or shame. Younger […]
10/05/2017
This month we will be recognizing National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Bullying is a growing concern for children and parents […]
