by cheetahdesign | Jun 30, 2026 | Current Events, education, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Screentime
It’s summer vacation and screens are everywhere. Our children are growing up in a digital world, and summer, with its open schedule and unstructured hours, is when screen time tends to spike the most. A 2025 national survey found that nearly half of parents rely on...
by Bonnie Harris | Oct 29, 2025 | Communication, Confident Parents, Current Events, education, Empathy, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Teens
Every one of us begins life in a community — our family. It’s the first place we learn who we are, how to express ourselves, and how to connect with others. Before we ever step into a classroom or make a friend, our families teach us what love, trust, and belonging...
by Bonnie Harris | Sep 5, 2025 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying, Communication, Confident Parents, education, Empathy, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Mental Health, Newsletter, Teens
If you’ve ever sat across from your middle schooler, bewildered by their mood swings, sharp comments, or sudden silence, you are not alone. Most parents, myself included, describe these years as some of the most challenging in raising children. And most kids, if you...
by Bonnie Harris | Jun 4, 2025 | Activities, Coaching & Counseling, Confident Parents, education, Play, School, Teens
A common parental refrain we hear often is “I want my kids to grow up to lead happy, successful lives.” However, without realizing it, our hopes, dreams, and good intentions can turn into anxiety-laden roadblocks and place expectations on our kids that reflect our own...
by Bonnie Harris | May 21, 2025 | Bullying, Communication, education, Generational Trauma
Racism and bigotry are not just taught in explicit words or overt hate. They are absorbed through silence, tone, behavior, avoidance, and discomfort. They grow in the spaces where fear is left unexplored, where shame is used as a tool, and where curiosity is shut...
by Bonnie Harris | May 7, 2025 | education, Empathy, Everyday Parenting, Expectations, Mental Health, Special Needs, Teens
You’ve probably seen it—another TikTok about the five missed signs of ADHD or an Instagram reel celebrating autism as a superpower. Conversations about neurodivergence are more visible than ever, and has even become a hot-button talking point in political circles....
