20 Ways to Bring Books to Life through Play
Where you read, how you read, when you read. It all matters. But the story doesn't have to end just because the book does. Extend the book beyond its pages.
Why I Take My Kids to the Library and You Should, Too
In the age of one-day Prime shipping and the instant gratification of eBooks, do people even go to the library to get books anymore? Here's why it's a great idea.
Let Simplicity Rule When Helping Your Kids Learn
You can pin whatever elaborate projects you want onto your Pinterest boards, but there's no need to be an overachiever when it comes to teaching your kids.
5 Things to Know about Baby’s First Steps
For your little one, walking means entering a whole new stage of life, where the world is their oyster. Here’s what to know as your little one learns to walk.
What Exactly is STEAM Learning and How Does it Help my Kids?
When you hear about the relatively new emphasis on STEAM learning, you may wonder how that’s unlike the diversified studies from years past. Here's why it matters.
How to Teach your Children To Be Problem Solvers
By our nature, humans must be problem solvers, but, that’s not to say problem solving always comes easily to adults—let alone children. Here's how to grow this skill.
A Helpful Guide to Introducing Your Kids to the Arts
Art- be it music, dance, theater, or visual, enhances learning of all kinds. Introducing the different modalities to our kids from an early age is key.
How to Transition from Summer to a School Routine
Preparing children for school after summer break provides direction and fosters a positive attitude toward returning. It sets the stage for a successful year.
Back-to-School Blues: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety
If your child is skittish about returning to school, you can help them overcome their stress. Start with seeking to understand what's behind the anxiety.
Creative Ways to Teach Children About Water Safety
When you teach water safety skills, you can add sustainable water practices, so your kids can learn to be careful around the water while taking care of the planet.
5 Tips to Teach Kids the Subtle Art of Graciousness
In an effort to improve both manners and self-esteem, here are five easy tips to practice when accepting a compliment. You'll help raise a gracious kid.
No, Really, Your Kids Need to Do Chores
As a member of the household, and in the interest of building skills that they'll need for a lifetime, your kids should be doing chores. Here's the case for why.
7 Mess-free Ways to Teach your Child about the Environment
If you’re a busy parent looking for easy, dirt-free ways to celebrate our Earth with your child all year long, here are 7 fun, simple ideas to try with your family.
Kid Made Recipe: Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches
Add rainbow sprinkles to a package of store bought cookie mix and you’re halfway done already. Who needs the ice cream truck?
5 Things I Hope My Children Learn From Growing a Vegetable Garden
There are endless other little lessons that I hope my children pick up on through gardening. I'm looking forward to the ones they point out to me someday.
17 Books to Read on Cozy Hygge Nights
The best winter reads by authors from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. This quality children's literature can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Kid Made Recipe: No Bake Cinnamon Ornaments
Here’s an easy and inexpensive holiday craft that kids of all ages can make - Cinnamon Ornaments! Gather just a few ingredients, a few cookie cutters, and ribbon or string and get ready to roll.
4 Activities that Will Teach your Child Kindness
Kindness does not always come naturally—especially to little ones who are just beginning to develop. It’s up to us parents to nudge them in the right direction.
Fantastic Winter Books for Kids of All Ages
We find ourselves in the days when the holiday hustle and bustle is behind us but spring feels like it will never arrive.
5 Fun Toys That Will Teach Your Kids To Code
When kids learn how to code they also learn important life skills like how to communicate and solve problems. For parents, the question is where to start. Here are 5 answers.
Short-sightedness is epidemic. The solution? Teach kids outside.
Short-sightedness is epidemic for modern kids. It's tempting to blame screen time, but the problem really lies in the spaces where they live and learn.
Devices May Be Making Our Children Smarter, but Is There a Catch?
Technology has expanded our brain function. But does it lead to improvement in complex life skills, such as problem solving and planning?
From Twilight Sleep to Push Presents: How Birth Has Changed Through the Decades
Since the dawn of time, the process of birth has evolved. But no period in history has seen such monumental change as we have in the last several decades.
Why I'm Not Teaching My Four-Year-Old to Read
Play is the not the only valuable currency in childhood, but an early push toward academics may not have the desired outcome.