This generation of parents are foraging new ground with technology. Most of us did not grow up with cell phones or tablets with Internet and a host of apps at our fingertips. The digital world changes so rapidly that even… read more
Teens
What is the Team Impact Girls’ Basketball Program?
Gainesville’s own Team Impact girls’ basketball program is giving talented female students the opportunity to play competitive basketball regardless of their family’s ability to pay large player fees. According to Chris Fischer, head coach of Team Impact 2025, Team… read more
8 Summer Reads for Your Tween
The middle school years can be pretty tough for kids. There is a lot of transitioning and understanding that takes place during this time period and it’s pretty evident that a lot of teenagers are subject to feeling alone at… read more
JUULs and Teens: The Vaping Epidemic
Being the daughter of a pulmonologist, I was taught to never smoke around the same time I was learning my ABCs. My mom found a photo I drew when I was about 5 years old that depicted a scribbly version… read more
Tweens: What’s Trending?
When your children enter the tween years, it starts getting hard to keep up. You are probably asking yourself , "What are tweens into these days?" They have their own hobbies and interests, and with the internet there’s a new… read more
Stuff that Stocking!
Christmas is quickly approaching! As the 25th of December draws near, it’s time to make sure that you have everything in order for Christmas Eve. Did Santa finish all of his holiday shopping? Did the elves keep a watchful eye… read more
Ending the Silence and Stigma: How to recognize signs leading to teen suicide
When 32-year-old Kimberley* looked back on her life, she realized that as early as 14, she was suffering from bouts of depression. Even in middle school, she experienced low self-esteem, which would lead her to binge or restrict food because… read more
What Did She Say? Defining Teen Slang
By Colleen McTiernan These days, it seems like teens have a language all their own. With shortened words, acronyms, conjoined words and words that almost seem to appear out of thin air, it can be hard for parents to keep… read more
Volunteering Past Elementary School: How to Stay Involved in Your Child’s Academic Career
By Nicole Irving Your child enters kindergarten, and your eyes light up the moment you see the parent sign-up sheet. Your dreams have come true. Countless hours of cutting, pasting, reading, cooking, baking and field trips are just a signature away. The angels sing, hymns play and… read more
Social Media Explosion
Social media has become second nature in a world that continues to be infiltrated by new technology. It can be confusing to keep track of what each social media site is used for, so here’s a breakdown of some of… read more
