The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festive gatherings, is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. Yet, for parents, it can quickly become the most stressful time of the year. Between managing travel, gift shopping, school breaks, and a packed...
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy for quality time with our children to take a backseat. Yet, one of the most powerful tenets of Active Parenting is "Every Day a Little Play!" This simple phrase encapsulates a profound truth: consistent, age-appropriate...
Jonathan Haidt's Anxious Generation has certainly sparked important conversations about the well-being of our teens in today's digital world, and we at Active Parenting have been following the discussions with great interest, particularly concerning the role of Active Parenting in the Digital Age. While the...
Fostering Inclusion Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, a time for reflection and a renewed commitment to creating a more inclusive world. For parents, it's also a powerful opportunity to instill values of acceptance, empathy, and understanding in their children. Drawing on...
April is Military Child Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the unique sacrifices and strength of children in military families. These young heroes navigate frequent moves, parental deployments, and the constant adjustments that come with military life. Their resilience is truly remarkable, and it's essential...
For over 40 years, Active Parenting skills have proven effective with most children. However, those who have worked with children with functional needs, know that how these skills are applied and modified to fit their needs can make all the difference. Beginning with the development...
Nurturing All Forms of Love this Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is a time we traditionally associate with romantic love, but it's also a perfect opportunity to reflect on all the different forms of love that enrich our lives. Love isn't just romantic; it's the bond we...
Atlanta is where I learned the value of hard work and persistence. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Learning is Fun! We took our grandchildren, Jackson (5 ½) and Charlie (almost 4) to the Atlanta History Museum to see the new Children’s Experience the other day because like it...
On August 28th the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an Advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents with emphasis on the urgent need for better support for parents, caregivers, and families “to help our communities thrive.” Click here to read the...
The parenting journey is not usually a straight line, there are many detours, u-turns (or switchbacks), and no two paths look the same. Coparenting (or co-parenting) is when two or more people actively participate in a child’s life. These coparents may have had a different...
