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...
Active Parenting celebrates the incredible and ever-evolving role of fathers in our families. Modern fathers are deeply involved in every facet of their children's lives—emotional, intellectual, and physical. They are crucial contributors to the family dynamic, balancing responsibilities with compassion and care, and actively reshaping...
Mental Health for Moms Motherhood is a journey filled with love, learning, and growth—but it can also come with moments of stress, feeling overwhelmed, and emotional fatigue. As mothers support their families, it’s critical that they feel supported too. This blog is for Moms, Stepmoms, and...
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...
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...
