Girls don't have to choose between science and princesses
There is much debate these days about the genderization of everything from toys to toothbrushes. And often, the discussions against it seem to suggest that girls interested in science are the anti-...
Maryland Drops Parallel Parking From Driver's Test - NYTimes.com
As of this week, Maryland has dropped the parallel parking portion of their driver's test. The reasoning? A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration spokesperson says that the requirement is redundan...
Is your kid Pokémon obsessed? 7 things you should know.
Most of us cant seem to figure out what Pokémon is all about. Looking for answers, I keep asking questions. Im on to this game, kid. Sorta. Not at all.
Playlist for kids and parents: Summer BBQ Jams
BBQ season is upon us. You get the hot dogs and beers, we've got the tunes covered. Song List: Wouldnt It Be Nice- The Beach Boys The Tide is High- Blondie Kids in America- Kim Wilde Wipe O...
Study: How much time are we spending on our phones at the playground?
The University of Washington recently conducted a study of the use of smartphones by caregivers at seven North Seattle playgrounds. They timed the usage frequency and duration, collecting 33 hours ...
Author, skateboarder, father. Michael Christie on the experience so far.
We talk with author Mike Christie about fatherhood, his powerful essay "All Parents are Cowards," and how skateboarding helped him break out on his own.
What can teachers do for children who fidget? Plenty, actually.
Last week, NPR ran a story about the connection between movement, thinking and ADHD. Teachers who wrote in following the article, didn't need a study to tell them what they already knew- students w...
Debates about the best way to raise kids are nothing new. Books of childrearing advice have argued back and forth for hundreds of years. What has changed is the market: parents are spending vastly ...
Every PG movie coming to the theater this summer for families with younger kids
A guide to all the PG-rated movies coming out this summer for families with younger kids.
3 simple tips to end sibling fighting
Here are three simple tweaks that can break a cycle of sibling arguing and fighting. They're the necessary first steps to creating more peace, harmony, and enjoyment in your home. In the next post,...
The facts on Free Range vs. Helicopter parenting
Remember how the adults in the Peanuts cartoons sounded? That's becoming the national language of the parenting style debate. The truth is, we're all doing the best we can with what we believe. The...
Games Like Minecraft via Common Sense Media
Until my kid grew out of it, Toca Builder was a favorite in our house. Time to check out some new games. Is your kid crazy for Minecraft? Try these other great games with similar appeal that help k...
How to Calm Your Nerves with "Mental Rehearsal" and Get Through Anything
They say worrying does you no good, but worrying productively can actually get you through anything--whether its asking for a raise or running a big race. Mental rehearsal is a technique that at...
18 Mad Men GIFs that remind us what we once took for granted
It's the end of an era - where parents all over America pour that late night cocktail and escape into the world of Mad Men.
Mounting Evidence of Advantages for Children of Working Mothers - NYTimes.com
A study of adults in 25 countries shows that having a working mother has some economic, educational and social benefits for children of both sexes. That is not to say that children do not also bene...
In the US, replacing free play with formal instruction for very young kids seems to have backfired.
The idea seems obvious: Starting sooner means learning more; the early bird catches the worm. But a growing group of scientists, education researchers and educators say there is little evidence th...
5 new links to share with your curious kids
Share awesome, fun links with your kids on an Internet Field Trip curated for Parent Co. by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational facts, videos, photos, and jokes for curious kids, paren...
The Importance of Sharing We want to publish work that people share. All things being equal, people are most likely share practical and useful information. Useful, helpful content is most likely to...
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Top 5 reading list for parents 5/8-5/15
Playing catch up? Here are 5 great places to start.
A beautiful piece from Kerin Sulock, on her own blog Free Thaw: Last May, I slept on my side. Robin due soon, I faced the door to his room, unlatched and empty. Each night, I thought someone came, ...
Easy Weekend Checklist for Working Parents
The illustrated The Easy Weekend Checklist for Working Parents is so true. Except for the "easy" part, of course.
How extreme is too extreme when it comes to kids' sports?
Spend five minutes at any playground and you're guaranteed to see kids perched atop the monkey bars or leaping over the side of the twisty slide. Well, if you're at the playground with my son, anyw...
10 observations from a month of paternity leave (baby #2)
I recently shared 50 observations from paternity leave. Now that we have had our second child there are many new things to report. 1. Our second child (Boden) creates the same issues as the first ...