Make It Better Back-to-School Guide

Give your child the most successful back-to-school launch with our best advice, ideas and tips. And help keep your school strong with our “Help Your School Toolkit.” PRESCHOOL SKILL BUILDING 25 Best Apps and Websites for Summer Skill Building Even though this is a summer list, these apps will keep your little ones learning all […]

Middle School: 10 Things Your Kids Can and Should Do

It will make your life easier!   It’s tough to be in middle school: too young to do everything you want to do, yet feeling too old for the things you used to do. It’s the perfect age to start developing some real adult-level life skills. Not only are these worthwhile things to know, but […]

Negotiating Friendships and Cliques

It isn’t always easy for mothers to know when our daughters are negotiating the natural ups and downs of friendship …   … or facing exclusion or humiliation from a clique of mean girls. According to Paulette Janus, LCSW, who counsels children and teens at the AFG Guidance Center in Kenilworth, being part of a […]