Trudy Hjelseth
Promoting a Healthy Body Image for Our Daughters
Over a year ago, I purchased items online from a well-known clothing retailer for my daughter. I then began to receive emails from this clothing retailer daily (and continue to receive them to this...
Bullying Prevention: It Starts at Home
The month of October observes National Bullying Prevention Awareness. And while I'm not expert on bullying, I'm hopeful that we can help the next generation to be more empathetic, to stand up for those...
Resiliency in Children: How to Create the Mindset
If there is one character trait parents want to teach their child in 2020, it would be resiliency. It seems a better time than ever to encourage resiliency in our kids. Resilience is the ability...
Helicopter Parent to Co-Pilot: Resisting the Urge to Solve Every Problem
Most of us have heard the term Helicopter Parent; they are the parents who are quick to rescue their children for the littlest things, sometimes even going as far as completing homework or other...
Month of the Military Child: How YOU Can Honor Families!
Did you know that the U.S. Air Force introduced Bob Ross to painting? While stationed in Alaska, he enrolled in a painting class at the U.S.O. Club. This is one of those facts that...
My Child was Diagnosed with ADHD: Now What?
"He doesn't qualify for an IEP anymore." I couldn't believe I was hearing those words.
After eight years of being on a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), my 7th grader who has...