Why Your Teen Should Join Marching Band
Think marching band is geeky? It is, but it’s also a great way for any teen to find a great tribe, stay busy, and have a boatload of fun.
Think marching band is geeky? It is, but it’s also a great way for any teen to find a great tribe, stay busy, and have a boatload of fun.
A regular reader returns needing advice on how to help with her “easygoing” and “gifted” child who has suddenly been exhibiting disruptive and negative-attention seeking behaviors.
A good marching band can be a fabulous high school experience for your child, but how do you know if a program is a good one? Here’s some things to consider.
I thought nothing could be better than witnessing the benefits marching band brought to my daughter’s life… until my son followed in her footsteps.
When back-to-school means different things for different teens in the same family, the name of the game is making sure that everyone gets what they need.
With kids in activities and sports every single day of the week, there’s something to be said about just playing and being together.
A mom wants to know how to help her young teen make connections in their new community without overstepping. Can it be done? Maybe.
A reader asks how to help a teen stick out a difficult activity when the other kids are making things unpleasant.
For International Women’s Day, kids can draw (and color) a picture of their favorite women and write something special about them. Just download and print out our free activity and coloring sheet.
Some kids are joiners. Some are not. So how do you know when to push a kid to do more activities?
Teens looking to keep busy in the afternoon? Know what is amazing to keep them occupied AND fed? Or are the kids hosting friends for a sleepover? Need a fun breakfast or brunch activity the next morning? An Avocado Toast Bar. It’s definitely a winner…