by Dynisha Smith | Parenting, Stress Management
Getting Real with Dynisha Smith Guess what’s coming up? The best and worst part of the year – the holiday season. For ANY parent this can be a time of mixed emotions. I won’t speak on yours, but mine include joy, warmth, envy, guilt, embarrassment, and alcohol....
by Dynisha Smith | Education, Parenting
I’d like to think I’m the kind of parent who thinks ahead. In reality I’m the kind of parent who sort of thinks ahead when I have to, and mostly just waits until the last second. One area in which I made it a priority to really think ahead was education. Living in...
by Shadra Bruce | Back to School, Self-Improvement
Starting a family changes your life in many ways. When you’re pregnant, it’s normal to think about how different your life will be in a very short time. You’ll have to make some sacrifices (including sleep!), it’s true. But one thing you shouldn’t have to sacrifice is...
by Dynisha Smith | Doing it Alone, Self-Improvement
A friend and I were having a lively conversation about college the other day – and who has it harder. His arguments make sense – it’s hard for young people to want to go to college in this climate, despite the economic growth, because of the unreasonable hiring...
by Shadra Bruce | Everything Baby, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Neve Spicer, Founder & Director at WeTheParents.org The nine months we spend carrying our babies can sometimes seem to fly by in a haze of appointments, celebrations and preparations. Once a mom passes her due date, though, time may seem to slow...
by Dynisha Smith | Let's Talk, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids
When did your child first start noticing gender differences? I’m not talking about toys or colors, I’m talking about private parts. Before joining Boise State University’s counseling program, I couldn’t imagine how to start having these conversations with my...
