Tweens & Teens

In many households, the start of school means new clothes, however, back-to-school shopping can highlight negative body image for pre-teen and teen girls.  Returning to school can lead to feelings of insecurity and anxiety for girls as many teenagers...

The first time you hear your child use a curse word goes one of two ways. You're either shocked and horrified to hear such vulgar words coming out your sweet angel's mouth, or you're stifling laughter so hard that...

It’s Valentine’s! Let’s show the love. How? Try these three mindfulness practices to nurture connection and support your loved ones. 1. Mindful Appreciation With moms carrying 71% of the mental load at home, showing appreciation for their efforts is essential. Acknowledge...

Krista Boscoe joined AMIGOS in Ecuador and Mexico when she was a teen. Both her sons joined AMIGOS programs in Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, and now she works for the organization as the Senior Director of...

Editors Note: The California Partners Project conducted a statewide listening tour with California mothers, parents, and caregivers to understand how they navigated the integration of technology and devices into most aspects of their children’s lives. These evolving toolkits and...

Lisa Collum is an author, educator, and mother of four on a mission to empower parents to give their children the education they deserve. We recently sat down with her to answer some pressing homeschooling questions we had. SFBAM: What...

Take a Yoga Break from Distance Learning with It’s Yoga Kids® Mini-Recess. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=PpWQYJTHlVc&feature=youtu.be Are you and your kids already Zoomed out from distance learning? Our contributor and Yoga instructor Michelle Wing has the perfect BREAK. Think of it as a mini-recess...

We have asked a lot of everyone over the last 9 months in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and our teens are one of those groups that have been hit the hardest. They have missed milestones like...

In today's world, finding time for anything beyond the essentials can feel impossible. Between running my own business, errands, and the endless to-do list, quality time with kids often gets squeezed out. As a mom of three kids, I...

Sleepovers are a right of passage for some children; for others, it is a non-negotiable “no.” As parents, we are finding our voices by asking about allergens and even guns in the home before a playdate or sleepover, but...