Ask Yesenia: Fun in the Sun: Making the Most of Summer Schedules! By Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo With the arrival of Summer, my hope is to be intentional in creating memories with […]
by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo As a parent of a 2-year-old, I see her proudly enter the toddler stage, as she begins to explore the world around her, and become more independent […]
by Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo and Nicole M. Young, MSW My kids were 5- and 9-years old when I began managing the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program in 2009. Now they’re […]
By Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo and Nicole M. Young, MSW As parents, we know how easy it is to get caught up in everyday life. Whether it’s chores, homework, kids’ activities, or […]
By Nicole M. Young, MSW, with Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo It wasn’t that long ago that I was riding the wild, twisty roller coaster called Raising Teens. I remember countless tense discussions […]
By Nicole M. Young, MSW Dear parents, foster parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, and other adults raising children and teens, We’re celebrating YOU in January 2024! For the 12th year in [...]
by Nicole M. Young, MSW There have been many devastating events happening the last several years, one right after another. Lives and homes have been lost, and it feels as […]
by Nicole M. Young, MSW I often start this monthly column with a true story about my experiences as a parent. Writing about my own parenting challenges is like giving […]
Ask Nicole: Homework Routines Are Your Friend! By Nicole M. Young, MSW My children are young adults now, but I still have “homework battle scars.” I remember feeling like our […]
Nicole M. Young, MSW When my kids were younger, I often wondered and worried, “Will they be prepared to live on their own someday?” Deep down, I knew the answer […]