Every good parent knows that providing an enriching environment lays the foundation for future success. ...Or does it? From summer camp,art class, to music lessons, and sports, library programs, how many extracurricular activities are too many and where do parents good intentions bleed into something less helpful and even have the unintentional consequence of creating a stressful and anxiety ridden environment for children? Extensive research shows that kid extracurricular

It's almost that time again. A successful school year isn't just about grades. The backpacks are coming out. School supply lists are being checked off. Bedtimes are getting earlier (or at least we're trying 😂), and families everywhere are preparing for another school year. And while it's easy to get caught up in making sure your child has the right pencils, folders, shoes, lunchbox, and approximately 47 other things on the school supply list, there's something else we want t

Somehow, summer flew by. One minute we're staying up a little too late, eating popsicles for breakfast, and enjoying slower mornings. The next, we're searching for school supplies, figuring out bus schedules, adjusting bedtime, and realizing that the first day of school is *really* happening. For some kids, that transition is exciting. For others, it is really, really hard. Maybe your child suddenly has a stomachache every morning. Maybe they're asking approximately 47 questi

You know the drill right? Your child gets home from school, tosses their backpack on the floor, and starts to grab a snack, and you ask "how was school today?", only to be met with "fine." "What did you learn?" "Nothing." Well read on, because we've drafted 50 open-ended questions designed to (hopefully) spark a conversation that extends beyond a one word answer. These can be adjusted slightly for children in different grades. General check in questions: What was the best p