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...
The Importance of Holiday Traditions The holidays are a time for family, friends, and of course, traditions. These cherished rituals can be anything from baking cookies together to attending a religious service. But why are traditions so important? At Active Parenting we believe that holiday traditions serve...
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...
The back-to-school season is upon us, bringing a mix of excitement and anxiety for both parents and children. Active Parenting is here to help with school success tips you can provide the parents in your classes. Whether the children are starting kindergarten or heading back to...
National Child Safety Week is June 3-9—making it the perfect time to talk with parents about ways to keep children safe. According to the National Library of Medicine and the CDC, the leading causes of death in children and adolescents in the US are firearms,...
CELEBRATING THE MONTH OF LOVE When we think about love or about being in love the imagery of a heart comes to mind. We often draw hearts on notes we write to our children as an expression of the love we have for them to include...
I never met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. even though I grew up in Atlanta in the 1950’s and 60’s. To be honest, I didn’t truly appreciate what a great man he was until after he was gone. A few days later some classmates and...
November is National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month. As we take time to appreciate the many sacrifices of our Military to ensure our safety and freedom, we must also acknowledge the sacrifice of Military families. Parenting is a difficult job even in the best...
