Tweens & teens will find a lineup of bestselling young adult authors in fantasy, action, thrillers, and graphic novels at the 2016 Miami Book Fair. “For this year’s children and young adult program, Generation Genius, we’ve focused on bringing more of the best children’s and young adult literature, emphasizing reading and discovering new authors,” said Nicole… [Read More]
Raising Tweens
7 Over-the-Counter Medicine Abuse Facts Every Teen Parent Should Know
Teens getting high on over-the-counter medicine is an alarming trend. Yes, it’s actually happening. They may innocently use them for a few days for a cold and just like how it made them feel and keep using it. They may also have the peer pressure of friends to try it for a party or just… [Read More]
5 Tips to Manage Back-to-School Stress for Parents with Older Kids
The transitions from Elementary to Middle School and Middle School to High School can be jarring. You, the parent, process the changes and make choices about how to assist children in their new school settings and in the years leading up to college. Our creator and co-publisher, Cristy Clavijo-Kish, is going through this transition right now with… [Read More]
How to Blend the Best of Western and Asian Approaches to Parenting
A global citizen, Maya Thiagarajan has lived and worked in India, Singapore, and the US. She earned a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Education Policy from Harvard University. Struck by the different approaches to education and parenting that she encountered, Maya began to interview hundreds of Asian families on their values, hopes, fears… [Read More]
[Video] New App Give Parents New Way To Start Conversations With Tweens And Teens
Social media is a mainstay in the life of many 5th grade to high school-age kids, and with that comes the importance of understanding digital responsibility. That’s why a group of parents with technology, digital and media backgrounds have created DijiWise, an easy-to-use mobile app that keeps parents connected with their kids’ social media activity… [Read More]
[Video] We Joined the Ford Driving Dreams Reading Party in Miami to Kickoff 10,000 Books to 10,000 Kids Initiative
As part of the community investment plan in the Miami Region, the Ford Motor Company Fund hosted a #FordDrivingDreams Reading Party on August 9th at the BB&T Center (and we were invited!). We were delighted to participate by reading to a group of students and distribute books on site as part of the program. We had The Sophlivia Twins… [Read More]
Why It's Important to Get Young Girls Involved in STEM (Science, Tech, Education & Math)
Researchers suggest that by 2020, there are expected to be one million more computing jobs than students in the U.S. which could lead to an untapped market of $500 billion. There is a staggering deficit of women, less than 25%, in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. While male students are three… [Read More]
How "Girls on the Run" Can Encourage Your Tween to be Healthy & Confident (and You Too!)
This fall, while everyone is gearing up for back-to-school, I will be embarking on a new adventure, too: serving as coach for Girls On The Run at my daughter’s school. Of course, my daughter is excited to be participating as well. In fact, we have both been waiting for this moment since she was in… [Read More]
Exciting Day for Teen Members of Boys & Girls Clubs in California with Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Visit
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s local Boys & Girls Club and its mentors were an important part of Cuba’s youth and a place he counted on and attended regularly. “Boys & Girls Club of America is an organization that has been very close to my heart for many years,” said Cuba Gooding Jr. “As an active youth… [Read More]
The New "Tutor App" Makes it Easy to Find Homework Help for your Kids
As we near mid-August, students across the nation are rushing to prepare themselves for the upcoming academic year. Those who are worried about forgetting everything over the summer: fret no more! Tutor App is a brand new web application that provides students with a space to search for verified tutors based on availability, price range, and location…. [Read More]
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