A day at the beach can be blissful...the crashing waves, the cool water, the endless sunshine...what could go wrong? A parent's first thought may be drowning. I agree. Children should be monitored at all times to prevent this from happening. However,
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Tweens: Get Them Biking
by Michele August 11th, 2025 | Seasonal, TweensBattling Through Sickness: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. August 4th, 2025 | Teen Perspective, Teens4 Super Social Activities for Tweens
by Lori Sciame July 28th, 2025 | Social, TweensHow to Prevent Sunburns in Children
by Lori Sciame July 21st, 2025 | Elementary, Safety
3 Benefits: When a Child Entertains Oneself
by Lori Sciame April 7th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment
How to Make Family Dinners Awesome
by Tania Cowling March 3rd, 2025| Elementary, SeasonalMealtimes should be happy routines for your kids. Remember that pleasant eating experiences are just as important as nutritious foods. At this age, the kiddos are developing their food habits and attitudes - hopefully good ones, although sometimes the dinner table
Too Much Screen Time?
by Joe Lawrence January 27th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment"Kids today are on these electronic devices too much," say most parents. However, few parents are doing much to change this.
The average child is behind a screen of some sort for two to three hours per day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines
by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensAs November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides
Elementary Playdates- A Vital Activity
by YPI Editors October 14th, 2024| Elementary, SocialThe term playdate is a modern term. Not that long ago, children just played with the other children in their neighborhood. Walk down the street, knock on the door, go outside and play, repeat. Sure, it still
Building Brighter Futures: Michael Amin’s Vision for the Maximum Difference Foundation
by Editorial Team October 4th, 2024| Elementary“We need our children to do well in life,” remarks Michael Amin, as he sits behind the desk inside his Los Angeles-area office. “Children grow into adults, and that’s who ends up shaping our world, as they take their place
TV as Family Entertainment: Elementary Years
by YPI Editors September 9th, 2024| Elementary, EntertainmentThere's something so delightful about the elementary years, although it isn't obvious while you're in the midst of them. Your children are old enough to have a tiny bit of independence, yet they also welcome time with mom and dad. Since
Dealing with Children’s Emotions
by Joe Lawrence August 12th, 2024| Communication, ElementaryEver since becoming a parent I have learned so much. Some of it was from diligent study; however, most of it was on the fly. Dealing with emotional breakdowns is one those things I learned by winging it.