Kid Made Recipe: Strawberry Cornbread Shortcake
We love this twist on strawberry shortcake, replacing the biscuits with sweet and buttery corn muffins!
There's More Than One Reason to Red Shirt
Certain demands are placed upon our school-aged children. Sometimes giving your kid an extra year to mature is the best approach.
The Best Podcasts to Tune Into With Kids
These are some of the best family-friendly podcasts out there!
7 Books that Prove Honesty is the Best Policy
Parables exist to tell stories that teach life lessons and these seven books preach honesty better than most.
Set Kids Up For Success: How Autonomy Can Rock Their World
Kids develop self-esteem, grit, and a sense of responsibility from helping themselves and contributing to the family. So how can we encourage autonomy?
10 Books to Help Your Child Learn About the Refugee Experience
Books can convey the hardships and challenges refugees face as they escape war, persecution, and threats to their lives.
Before the 8th grade, math had made sense. Life made sense.
Kid Made Recipe: The Best Kale Salad
I know, kids aren't supposed to like kale. But this salad is so tasty even your toughest leafy green holdouts will give up and dig in.
Is It Discrimination? The Reality of “Choice Scholarship” for Kids With Special Needs
The Choice Scholarship Program allows kids who win the lottery to apply to both secular and religious private schools. But what if they have special needs?
5 Documentaries That Will Change the Way You Think About the World
In a media world saturated with alternative facts and fake news, well-researched documentaries have been our compass in understanding what we believe.
Kid Made Recipe: Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
When the weather turns warm it’s time for cool treats. Here’s an amazing icebox pie that’s both rich and refreshing.
Patience is a Virtue and Luckily Kids Can Learn to Have Some
A recent study suggests that interventions in early childhood can help teach kids to reduce impulsivity.
What Factors Make Preschool Successful? A New Report is Zeroing In
Policymakers are turning their eyes to preschool as a way to help children get off to a strong start. But what makes those years successful?
4 Finance Lessons to Squeeze Out of Your Kid’s Lemonade Empire
Teach financial literacy through the time-honored tradition of the lemonade stand – tricked out and upgraded for the entrepreneur of the next generation.
My Kid Signed Up For the Science Fair and Learned All About Procrastination
We knew that this child would not complete this science fair project on his own in a timely manner. Yet we waited and watched.
Kid Made Recipe: Brunch Bread Bake
Don't let the name fool you. Not only is this brunch bread bake easy to pull together, it makes a great meal any time of day!
Picture Books to Gift Graduates of All Ages
Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”, published in 1990, has been standard graduation reading for years. But there are plenty of others.
From Kindergarten to High School – How to Prevent the Summer Slide
No matter their ages, there are endless creative ways to keep your children’s minds sharp during the summer.
All of the Non-Tragic Reasons Those Hemingway Baby Shoes Were Never Worn
Literary lore says that Hemingway once won a bet by writing a story that contained only six words. But how tragic is it really?
Giving Girls More Hands-On Opportunities To Learn About STEM Can Help Close The Gender Gap
Although technology is entrenched in our kid’s daily lives, girls continue to lag behind boys in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Horseback Riding Can Improve Children's Cognitive Ability
I knew horseback riding had health and therapeutic benefits, too, but I never suspected that it could expand her learning ability well beyond the sport.
Kid Made Recipe: Cheesecake Bites
Smooth and creamy no-bake cheesecake gets a salty/sweet kick from an unexpected pretzel crust! Top them any way you like - we went with assorted berries.
8 Middle-Grade Mystery Series for Your Kid Detective
Here are eight excellent modern mystery series that will appeal to your burgeoning detective.
Chips and hummus get a snappy springtime update in this tasty, healthy, and fun-to-make snack kids and grown ups alike will love!