For most kids and parents the issue of popularity at school is likely to come up sooner or later. I’ve had calls from parents of very young children who are concerned that their five- or six-year-old didn’t get invited to a party. And many older kids strive to be popular at school. But there are [...]
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Is Being Popular At School Really That Important?
Posted in Crossroads For Youth, tagged is being popular at school important, is being popular important, kids and popularity, popularity at school, the pros and cons being popular at school, the pros and cons of being popular on January 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Enjoying Christmas in a challenging economy
Posted in Crossroads For Youth on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
During the summer I wrote about how to talk to your kids about the economy. Back then, who knew the economy would get even worse, but it has. And now that the holiday shopping season is here, many families are feeling even more of a strain on their household budgets, especially families with children.
Christmas can [...]
Help your child become independent
Posted in Crossroads For Youth, tagged how to help children become independent, raising an independant child, raising independent children on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
All parents want to protect their children from life’s hardships. But kids need to experience some difficulties in order to gain independence. So how do you strike a balance between protecting your children and teaching them to be independent?
The foundation starts at a very young age. Give them some responsibility. Ask your children to complete [...]
Appreciating Your Community
Posted in Crossroads For Youth, tagged appreciation, community involvement, Economy, kids contributing to their community, kids showing appreciation on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A few weeks ago, I was having dinner with a family member at a downtown Oxford, Michigan restaurant. As I looked out the window at families walking by, young people going to the movie theatre, and people of all ages out for an evening stroll, I thought, “What a great community we live in. I wonder [...]
Sharing the Fun of Gardening with Your Child
Posted in Crossroads For Youth, tagged eat local, Gardening, kids and gardening, Teach on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gardening is everywhere these days. From the White House lawn to the corner farmers market, gardening encourages people to eat local produce, and make good food choices. It also builds a love of nature. Chances are gardening has already piqued your child’s curiosity. So why not make it a family affair. Use gardening to teach [...]
Parents should school teens about domestic abuse
Posted in Crossroads For Youth, tagged domestic violence, teenagers and domestic violence on August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Teach your kids about domestic violence.
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Posted in Crossroads For Youth, tagged healthy children, healthy kids, kids at risk, tips for families on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. when Janus, a mythical king of early Rome, was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces – one on the front of his head and one on the back – Janus could look back on past events and [...]
Is Your Child Ready for Unsupervised Activities?
Posted in Crossroads For Youth on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As the weather gets warmer, kids are starting to hang out more in our neighborhoods, malls, movie theaters, restaurants and other gathering places. That creates a huge dilemma for parents: What is the appropriate age for kids to get dropped off at these locations and remain there ─ unsupervised ─ for hours at a time?
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Create Lasting Memories for Families
Posted in Crossroads For Youth on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Spring is such a beautiful season in Michigan. Are you taking advantage of this great time of the year? The warm weather and sunny skies offer a number of opportunities to create lasting and fun memories for children and families.
There are numerous things today that compete for children’s attention. Television, computers, iPods, video [...]
