by PEN Marketing | Jul 16, 2026 | Mental & Emotional Wellbeing, Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges, Relationships & Communication
Big things are on the horizon at PEN! This month’s Parent to Parent with Melanie offers a preview of the gatherings ahead—including PEN’s 25th Anniversary Benefit Celebration and 2nd Annual Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos! community event—as well as...
by PEN Marketing | Mar 27, 2024 | Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges
No matter how passionate or committed we may be to something, the fresh breath of Spring makes things feel even more worthwhile. I look forward to the days of puttering around my garden, thinking about my new plans and – just dreaming. Having dreams is a great...
by PEN Admin | Jul 7, 2020 | Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges
How is your summer going? What has changed? Are you worried about or challenged by the existing environment? This summer has presented a different scenario for parents. Many parents are trying to work while their children have increased free time. Some worry their...
by PEN Admin | Apr 28, 2020 | Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges
Did you know that the language you use to describe your emotions can actually have an impact on how you feel? This is based on psychological theories that show that when information from your body is made meaningful through language, you begin to feel the related...
by PEN Admin | Nov 5, 2019 | Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges
Are you a worrier? To worry is to give way to anxiety or unease; to allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. This can be true for actual or potential issues. I will be the first to admit that I have worried plenty. Sometimes my worries were grounded in...
by PEN Admin | Nov 27, 2018 | Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges
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...
