by ralphbyer | Sep 25, 2020 | Family
Young children typically learn about society and human interactions by watching the faces of adults around them. They take smiles, frowns, pursed lips, and grimaces as vital social cues. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of those cues may no longer be available. ...
by ralphbyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Family
The great Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy once wrote the following words about social dynamics in family units: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” As anyone who has ever dealt with strained family relationships can...
by ralphbyer | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Ralph Byer
Participating in sports has many benefits for children. These benefits extend beyond health. Playing sports also helps improve self-esteem, encourage teamwork, and teach discipline and resilience. These skills often carry over to other areas of life, such as a child’s...