Is the Norm of Constantly Prescribed Activity Helpful?
Remember the days when kids used to simply play for hours at a time? It seemed like I was always interrupting a pick-up hockey game when driving … Read More
Remember the days when kids used to simply play for hours at a time? It seemed like I was always interrupting a pick-up hockey game when driving … Read More
It is devastating for parents to find out their daughter is being bullied. When we sense we haven’t done our job to protect her, we feel we’ve … Read More
Have you ever seen the hilarious tweets tagged with the hashtag [Reasons My Kid Is Crying]? Parents share things like “She says her ice cream is too … Read More
Family calendars are increasingly filled with a myriad of activities, American Heritage Girls meetings, mid-week church gatherings, sports, dance, and a partridge in a pear tree! I’m … Read More
When was the last time your family had a whole day of uninterrupted quality time together? OK, that might feel like a big ask. What about an … Read More
I’ve heard the smartphone compared to being the new “Swiss Army knife”. Smartphones are powerful tools with so many uses—telephone, camera, wallet, and more. But just like … Read More
Fall is HERE and that means your girl is gearing up for a new season of changes! Have you noticed how many seasons come this time of … Read More
At some point in their daughter’s upbringing, every parent becomes the reject. When she’s young it’s “Not you daddy, mommy has to read to me.” When she’s … Read More
Resiliency is a popular word in parenting circles. In fact, even at American Heritage Girls, we talk a lot about raising resilient girls to become strong women. … Read More
The Autumn season brings with it vibrant warm colors, a crisp chill in the air, and all the cozy holidays that inspire bringing your loved ones close. … Read More
How are those mom-daughter conversations going lately? Maybe your girl bubbles over with an excited report of her dance class happenings, or maybe you’re noticing her quieting … Read More
“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine” It’s a lullaby sung to babies for generations. As you enter your daughter’s teenage years “Good morning sunshine” might come … Read More