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...
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...
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,...
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...
October is Head Start Awareness month so I strongly encourage you to visit the Head Start website where you’ll see that they are “committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life.” To that end,...
Children Are Our future As Dr. Popkin says “If the future of our society is our children, then the key to that future rests primarily with parents and teachers. Many schools, religious institutions, social service centers, and other community organizations are responding to this responsibility by...
A Love of Learning Active Parenting parents take education seriously. They understand that it is about more than just grades; it is about fostering a desire to learn. It’s likely that children will become lifelong learners when their curiosity is sparked, when they experience the pleasure...
