AZ Parents Connect Blog

A good article written By TRI Ken Winters PhD and Amelia Arria PhD

To paraphrase a former First Lady, “What goes on in the White House is never as important as what goes on in your house.” 

As the evidence mounts of the negative effects of medical marijuana laws in various states, it’s even more important for parents to recognize that marijuana needs to be on their parenting radar screen.  Read more » about Medical Marijuana – Time for Parents to Step In

This past Saturday, September 9, was Grandparents Day, a special day for kids to spend quality time getting spoiled by their good ole Grams and Gramps.

But for more than 100,000 children in Arizona, their grandparents or other adult relatives are more than extended family, but legal guardians and primary caregivers. Sometimes the mother and father are completely out of the child’s life. Other times a parent is still in the picture, but unable to provide the proper support a child needs. Read more » about Becoming a Parent to a Grandchild

Now that the new school year has begun, parents have had the chance to talk to their kids about new friends, teachers, and exciting new lessons. It’s also a good time to have conversation about making smart, healthy choices.  A lot of changes happen in the beginning of a new school year, making it a perfect time to review your family policy. It is important to go over your expectations as a parent and establish rules every few months as your children become older. The rules you had for your 8-year-old are going to be different when he is 13 and again different by age 16. Read more » about Back-to-School Checklist - new backpack, new shoes & new family policy