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From everyday parenting tips and insights from guest experts to upcoming events and community resources, PEN’s blog connects parents, caregivers, and educators with practical tools, expert guidance, and support to help families thrive throughout the parenting journey.
5 Ways to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Child
Recently, I had an opportunity to spend a few days mountain biking in Moab. While I was there, I met a young family with a 6, 8 and 10-year-old. Having older children myself, I shared a few laughs about the old days when I would drag them with me on mountain bike...
Starting a New School Year: Help Your Kids Know Themselves
The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time. Things get busy and everyone's schedule changes. Even what you buy at the grocery store changes to accommodate quick breakfasts and snacks for after school activities. The older our children get, the more...
Focus on Your Strengths
It is hard to believe that the start of the school year is just around the corner, and PEN is busy gearing up for programs that support this year's theme, 2017 - A Year of Strength! PEN believes in helping people build on their strengths, rather than focusing on their...