PARENTING

When I set out on this adventure, I was mostly concerned about the children's ability to make friends and feel included in this process....

Hey there, holiday enthusiasts and festive souls! Can we just take a moment to talk about that cozy, twinkling time of the year? Yep,...

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A child’s education...

    Today, many families are burdened with confusing their best intentions to give kids all that they want with what they need. Nice cars, the...

Have you ever found yourself wondering about craft ideas for beginners? You know, things you can do without extra training or skill that won't...

If you grew up loving the library, getting to know book characters as ‘friends,’ and hating to be interrupted when you were in the...

We made it across the bridge and kept going until I saw a sign for Route 2. This, when we weren’t in a hurry...

Tax season is here and that means many of us are gathering papers, documents, and pretending we understand legal tax code and regulations in...

Leaving your child at daycare can be the hardest decision in parenthood. You are entrusting your child’s welfare to another person. It can feel...

You know that feeling when the air gets crisper, and the days seem to shrink? Yeah, that's the unmistakable vibe of fall setting in....

Last week, The NFL spoke to Americans and the world with a silent action that has rung loudly throughout stadiums, homes, dinner tables, and...

Date night is calling! So is a unique family fun night or a night out with friends! Although COVID and its social distancing and...

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes sunny days filled with outdoor fun. It's warm, it's bright, and most of all, it's...

Introduction When the school year wraps up, there is no reason for learning and development to come to a halt. During the summer months, kids can become easily distracted and lose their focus on learning and developing, so it's important to find ways to keep them motivated and engaged. To help beat the summer slide, try out some of these 7 fun and educational activities to keep small kids learning and developing over the summer. Many parents worry about the potential for summer learning loss, which can lead to a setback in the upcoming school year. But that doesn't mean you should sacrifice outdoor playtime or summertime fun! You can find easy ways to keep your kids learning while still allowing them the freedom to relax and enjoy themselves. With a little creativity and a few simple activities, you can help your kids stay focused and continue to learn and develop all summer long. From hands-on activities that allow for creative exploration, to outdoor scavenger hunts and more, these activities are sure to keep kids engaged and interested in learning and growing throughout the summertime. So let's get started!

Dreading that upcoming family vacation, which you scheduled under the guise of making memories? Confession: I really don’t enjoy traveling with little kids (under...

From the invaluable perspectives of two people removed from the situation, it seemed best to navigate back to Higashihiroshima. I knew I could get...

It's no secret that teenagers are the most tech-savvy and connected generation in history. This has led to a surge in their participation in...

With the 2018 Winter Olуmрісѕ wrapping up last week in PуеоngChаng, South Kоrеа, you’ve likely spent hours learning the nuances of figure skating scoring,...

If you’re a parent of a reluctant reader, you’ve probably tried everything to get your child to love to read. In fact, you may now feel...

As military spouses, we get what we signed up for. We've learned that workdays often frequently start before 9 a.m. and blow right by...

Being a new parent is overwhelming. Throw in sleep deprivation and it can even make you a little crazy! Between book “experts,” doctors, pediatricians,...

Raising children is challenging, and raising a teenager is tricky for most parents. The many changes that happened worldwide in the last few decades...

We landed and sprinkles — nothing more, no ferocious pelting rain — dotted the window on the row-20 window of our Japan Airlines flight. Carry-ons...

Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, friends, neighbors—even strangers—everybody’s got an opinion on whether or not you should teach your preschooler to read. People will (oh-so-kindly) suggest...

I turned right out of the gas station parking lot with a determination I have never experienced before. This absolutely had to work. We...

You know the phrase when it rains, it pours? Well, it might not rain in California, but for my husband and I, the move...

As your kids get older and head towards high school graduation, you might come from the bittersweet realization that you only have a few...

Dr. Seuss crafts bring literary characters to life. Creating arts and crafts projects with preschool and elementary school-aged children strengthens and builds their love...

As parenting becomes more and more of a challenge for today’s busy families, the importance of understanding our own personalities and how they affect...

A child's world should be full of imagination and discovery, exploration and wonder. So when they become old enough to wonder about the meaning...

Throughout most of the school year, we worry about passing along the flu, stomach bugs, and other yucky conditions to our children (and vice...

As your kids get older, you will one day find yourself having to teach your teenager how to drive. Learning to drive is an...

Children love summertime. They feel free without the constraints of bedtime, homework, and school. Do you remember the awesome feeling of doing whatever you...

Hello, Summer! There's nothing better than for your kiddo to finally be done with school (goodbye, early mornings!) While you may be thrilled that...

Girls. They are everything from sweet to sassy, pure princess to rugged explorer. Preschool girls are the first to throw on a beautiful, pink...

    Do you have a trip to a theme park or the beach coming up? Going to places where the crowds of people are thick...