by Amy LeForge | Nov 17, 2013 | Education
One of the most famous R&B songs in history preached about respect. But no matter how many times Aretha spells it out, we tend to forget that it’s a two-way street: You can’t demand it and not give it. We teach our kids to respect rules and laws; we show them how...
by Amy LeForge | Jul 31, 2013 | Adolescence
Even in this high tech world of computers and innovation, some basic skills will go a long way towards helping your child succeed in college. For many parents, the time eventually comes when summer is not about camp for the kids, but is about making plans for college....
by Amy LeForge | Nov 7, 2012 | Parenting
Corporations are on the look out for team players to handle prestigious projects as they are well aware that working as a team has immense benefits when it comes to reaching the target within deadlines. Enrolling kids in team sports has become a fad these days, but it...
by Amy LeForge | Dec 29, 2011 | Parenting
I grew up being afraid of authority figures. No, I wasn’t abused or anything like that; I was just naturally afraid of doing anything to offend the people in charge of me. Being an overachiever, I took that to extremes. When I was 10, I got my first horse. He...
by Amy LeForge | May 26, 2011 | Education
(Editor’s note: please welcome Renee with her guest post outlining life skills that need to be preserved. Thanks Renee!) Kids these days are so enamored with technology that they have a pretty difficult time imagining life without it. With the convenience that...