The holidays are in full swing, and now that my daughter is a teen, I find that we’re slowly transitioning to her taking on more of the traditions.  She can make a gift-giving budget, and select presents for friends. She’s very capable of decking our halls and baking holiday treats,...

If you’re like most people, this time of year doesn’t exactly inspire extra workouts and light meals. And if you’re like most people, when January rolls around you’re motivated to get moving again in an effort to trim that bit of holiday “cheer” you accumulated during the season. As members...

It’s not every day you get to ask your favorite Classroom Champions Athlete Mentors personal qusetions, like what they’re thankful for this holiday season. So we thought we’d go ahead and get the skinny from one of our Superstars, Christian Taylor! Here’s what Christian is thankful for this holiday season: Now we...

If you groaned when you saw pumpkins and Christmas trees lining the store shelves back in August, when you were busy buying school supplies, you’re not alone. Fall is a busy time and the pressure to decorate and celebrate weighs on us when we’re trying to simply get the family...

The first time I was offered alcohol, I was 12. After eighth grade graduation, I went to a party at a friend’s house. I was so happy to be included. I felt so grown up in my sequined cocktail dress, dancing with sports-coat-and-tie-clad boys. Then, someone got into the parents’...

Want to have a Halloween filled with all treat, no trick? Let’s talk about your kid’s night once the sun goes down and the costumes come out. The extent of your engagement for this particular holiday will depend on the age of your kids and what their expectations are for...

When having parties, I usually keep activities between my friends and my kids separate. If I plan to have friends over for BBQ I will do it when my kids are visiting their Dad. If I am attending an event that is mostly geared towards adults, I will not take...

When it comes to back to school time it’s not enough to check off our long shopping lists and attend our kids’ back to school nights. Making sure your kid is acclimated to his or her new grade or class extends way beyond August and September. We also start every...

Happy September, y’all! I’m Remmi of Cook Time with Remmi and I’m so happy to write to you and welcome you back to school. Summer is always great fun for me, but I always look forward to returning to school, seeing my friends, and getting a year closer to college!...

I’ve been a mom for the last 24 years this month. With four kids, I’ve seen everything from potty training to first apartments. With my kids one of the most difficult ages has been the tween years. Hormones are raging, boundaries are pushed, and peer approval becomes more important than...