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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.
Closing out 2018 and Starting 2019 with a Rockin’ Plan
There are a lot of different ways to say goodbye to 2018 and welcome the new year. We are all familiar with the long-standing tradition to set new year’s resolutions that dates back to ancient Babylonian and Roman customs. We are also probably all familiar with...
Understanding Emotions & Finding Closure
Part of being human is experiencing a myriad of emotions. Kindness, anger, joy, disgust, surprise, trust, shame, envy, fear, calmness, and love are just a few. Usually we like the “positive” feelings and try to avoid the “negative” ones. We also associate negative...
When and How to Introduce Technology to Children
Guest Blogger: Lucy Wyndam Twenty-seven percent of screen time for children between the ages of 5 - 8 is spent with digital media. As parents, you might be wondering whether this is good or bad, and how will it impact their adulthood. In the fast-paced age of...
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...