Choosing green gifts for tweens and teens can get a little tricky. Some of the things they like are decidedly not eco-friendly. But it can be fun, too. Big kids these days are smart, and they’re not as concerned with following the herd as we may have been at their age. You know your child…
Tween + Teen
Healthy Boundaries: Your Child Doesn’t Owe Anyone a Hug
“Let me squeeze those cheeks!” An adult squeezed my cheeks so hard it left a red mark. This happened a lot during the holidays when I was a child. When visiting friends and family members as a shy child, I was often left feeling awkward from many of these encounters. Part of me wanted to…
How Affection Boosts Brain Power in Kids
Feeling loved and secure is key to childhood development, but did you also know that physical and emotional affection play a part? Here’s more on how affection boosts brain power. “A hug a day keeps the doctor away!” That’s what my mother would say before I bounced off to school in the morning. With her…
Kids Who Spend More Time in Nature Become Happier Adults, Study Confirms
You don’t really need a study to tell you this, but it’s worth noting the science behind our intuitive guess that kids who spend more time in nature become happier adults. A new study out of Denmark found that living near and spending time in nature is measurably better for your mental health, both short…
