The season certainly shifted! Parents, you recently purchased coats, snow pants, gloves, and boots for children who a short time ago splashed in swimming pools and played in flip flops. SD weather brings a wide variety of seasonal changes. Preparing for subzero temperatures is what we South Dakotans do.

Busy families routinely follow their own school, work, and activity schedules. They usually follow already developed expectations about other members. However, sudden or gradual relationship shifts may break down resulting in the disillusion of the parental relationship.

It’s that time of year again, everyone: school time! You might remember coming home after a long day of school and you hear that age-old question: “how was school today?” It is so easy to respond with a quick, “fine,” or “good,” without really getting into the specifics. You might also remember asking your own children this and, maybe, becoming frustrated with the one-word answers day after day.