Family

Daytime Radness Surf and Skate Event to Raise Awareness about Colon Cancer

Shelly Pond
20 Oct 2016
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Now in its sixth year, Daytime Radness, which started as just an end of year sale for Island Water Sports, has become a Deerfield Beach tradition and raised more than $100,000 for local residents facing medical hardships. Celebrating the surf and skate community, Daytime Radness will be held on Friday, October 21 from 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. on the corner of N.E,. 2nd St. and N. Ocean Dr. in Deerfield Beach, featuring a half-pipe ramp jam, waterslide, autographs signing with pro skaters and surfers and plenty of raffles and giveaways. Daytime Radness Surf and Skate Event’s Purpose This year’s […]

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Study Finds Strong Families Contribute to High School Graduation Rates

Shelly Pond
8 Oct 2016
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“The number of families headed by married couples is a more powerful predictor of high school graduation and school suspension rates in Florida than are factors such as income, race and ethnicity,” according to “Strong Families, Successful Schools,” a new study released in September by the Institute for Family Studies. “Accordingly, policymakers, educators and civic leaders should work to strengthen families as well as schools,” concluded W. Bradford Wilcox, Ph.D., a senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies who shared his findings at an event hosted by Live the Life last month. An organization dedicated to strengthening marriages and […]

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Teachable Moments

Chrissie Ferguson
13 Sep 2016
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Teachable Moments

If you are a parent, chances are that you have learned to pick your battles with your child. But knowing exactly when to let something slide and when to address an issue immediately is not always easy. Samantha James, a kindergarten teacher at Palm Beach Christian Academy in West Palm Beach and mother of two, explained that it’s important to lay the groundwork at the beginning of the school year with young children. “Kindergarten provides a ton of opportunities every day to not only shape young minds but also to help children build their character,” said James. “On the first […]

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Overcoming the Challenges of Step Parenting

Linda Nunez
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  Being a step-parent is very sacrificial and requires a thick skin to roll with the punches that come with the role. I always tell my friends who are dating a person with kids that step parenting can be extra hard work. Marriage is hard enough alone, so imagine adding kids, exes and brokenness into the mix! Many couples step into to a blended family ill-equipped with blinders on and unrealistic expectations about what this intricate process needs. Like me, many think they will beat the stigma of the evil stepmom Disney has unfurled and magically swoosh her new family […]

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Take a Break for Fall Colors

Penni Bulten
8 Sep 2016
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One of the things people who have moved from a northern area to South Florida may miss is the obvious change in seasons, as evidenced by brightly colored fall foliage. Whether a vacation is specifically timed for a fall view or takes advantage of the public school’s fall break schedule, fall foliage is not as far away as one might think. There are quite a few places in the Southeast to enjoy fall colors, see historical sights and take in local ‘color’ unique to each state.   Alabama Northern Alabama has later peak fall color times, from late October to […]

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Connecting with Smartphone Obsessed Kids

Maritza Cosano
2 Aug 2016
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75,400,000 — That’s quite a significant number. It represents the total population of millennials — those people born between 1983 and 2000s — dubbed “the smartphone generation.” The largest generation in the United States, this population is certainly different from any other, as they are digital natives. They witnessed the explosive growth of the Internet and were brought up completely immersed in it. It is what shaped their always connected, tech savvy and digitally infused lifestyles. Now parents are frustrated with the smartphone generation, as they cannot come to terms with today’s 24/7 digital world and their kids’ obsession with […]

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Back to School Tips from a Teacher

Linda Nunez
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The first day of school is fast approaching, and for most kids this day is full of excitement and new everything. For first timers though, (like kindergarteners or kids attending a completely new school) the first day of school can be more stressful than thrilling. But what about us parents? We also get nervous on the first day of school. I must admit that I definitely get a little anxious. With a five-year-old entering kindergarten and stepkids going into 5th and 12th grade, I worry if my kids will like their new teacher and classmates; if their school is safe […]

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Seven Steps to a Great School Year

Bob Barnes
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Before any big event, wise people make thorough preparations. Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation or a new career, we want to be prepared for whatever comes our way. In the same way, wise parents plan ahead for their child’s success. Instead of playing defense and taking on each battle as it comes, it is mandatory to plan ahead. Here are seven steps to help your child’s school year get off to a great start and a successful finish. These steps will also help your family get along when the stress of school hits. Step No. 7 Decide the bedtime […]

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Your Bucket List for Summer Fun

Gabriella Morris
1 Jul 2016
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It’s summer! The kids are home from school and schedules change from homework help to summer camps. Even if you don’t have kids, there’s something about summer that makes us want to break away, take a vacation or try something new. Here are some fun ways to celebrate summer simply right here in South Florida.   Make a Sidewalk Chalk Mural Chalk is cheap. Grab it any grocery or craft store and pick out a smooth spot of sidewalk or driveway to decorate. If you wet the chalk before you use it, the colors dry more thick and intense.   […]

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Teach Your Kids about Money

Jeff Masters
7 Jun 2016
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  Most parents make exceptional efforts to train their kids in sports, academics and social activities not realizing the great effect of the neglect of early training in the disciplines of finances. A recent survey by TrueCredit.com found that about 20 percent of parents, nearly one in five, had never spoken with their kids between the ages of 4 and 18 about money basics. To raise money-smart kids, parents should start at a young age and regularly reinforce money lessons as children grow up. According to research from Cambridge University, money habits start to form by age seven. To neglect […]

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