On this week’s episode of Parenting Playbook, Susan chats about all the anxieties that boil up inside of us as the new school year creeps in. Family therapist Jasmine Jones is our guest touching on everything from first-day anxieties to scheduling out your extra curriculars, so you don’t become overwhelmed.

Back-to-school season can be a tough time for families, especially families that are separated. In this week’s episode, Susan Goodman chats with local attorney Stephanie Fitzgerald about back-to-school parental issues and how to make sure your child comes first.

In this week's episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Mary Cieplik, a local educator and parent, to hear about how parents should navigate the elementary to middle school transition. Middle school is a big deal - what do you do if your child doesn't get the teacher they wanted? In this episode, we cover it all.

In this week's episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Giselle Wisdom Davey, macaroni kid newsletter editor and mom of 4, about simple ways to budget out back to school shopping. This time of year, can be expensive for parents, but there are ways to get everything your kids need without breaking the bank.

From toddlers to teens, learn how your family can head out in nature and check out some fantastic wildlife habitats.

In this episode, learn about a special local non-profit that helps provide long term care for surrendered, neglected, and abused farm animals.

One Westfield business offers ways for the whole family to have fun and enjoy some sweet treats

From video games to mini-golf, learn about an Easthampton business that can provide a fun night out for you and your teens