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Student Spotlights – February 2026
Mom to Mom with Pritika Sharma
AOP: Tell us all about you, your family, and your career. Pritika: We are a family of four living in Auburn. I teach STEAM at Eastside John P. Powell Magnet […]
The Big 3 for Healthy Kids: Nutrition, Movement and Rest
There is a lot of information out there about kids’ health. Instead of looking for the latest fad when it comes to health, it’s important to keep things simple. Focusing […]
Dinner’s Ready: Melody Hecker’s Healthy Raw Diet Chunky Style Texas Guacamole
Melody Hecker and her husband, John, recently celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary this past December. The couple met through mutual friends, got married, and have two children—Madison Kate (10) and […]
From the Publisher – February 2026
I’m confident that most parents want to see their children live a healthy lifestyle. It’s probably the number one priority in most homes. However, how each family’s view of health […]
Kids Don’t Need Perfection, They Just Need You
For those of you who feel like you are failing as a parent, hear this: the very fact that you worry about doing it well shows that your heart is […]
Healthy, Happy and Engaged: The Benefits of Arts and Sports Activities
The way kids spend their extracurricular time is more important than ever. Involving kids in the arts and sports offers a much-needed release, social connection, and critical developmental tools. Read […]
The Biggest Challenge Parents Will Face Isn’t Screen Time… It’s Influence
For years, many professionals have been telling parents that screen time is the problem. How many hours? What apps? Which games? What age is too young? While those questions matter, […]
Commision for Kids?
I’m trying to wrap my head around your commission method of giving money to kids. We have an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old. Should they have individual lists of tasks, or […]
Short on Sleep: The Silent Sleep Crisis Affecting Kids
It’s every parent’s dream – a kid who falls asleep like clockwork. Provide a bath, a story, and a kiss goodnight, and the house reliably quiets. Unfortunately, this is an […]