Ten Games to Play Without Anything
Picture this: Your family is on a camping trip up in the mountains. Maybe you’re there to do some fishing
Ten Things Every 13-Year Old Should Know
Few birthdays are as exciting as your thirteenth. Sure, when you turn 16 you can get a driver’s license, and
Social-Emotional Skills List: How Parents Can Help
If there’s one thing I learned from teaching elementary school, it’s this: kids have a lot of emotions. My students
How to Open the Car Trunk from Inside
Hide-and-seek was one of my favorite games when I was a kid. Every family party, while the adults were in
To Ski or Not to Ski: Winter Sports for Kids
Ah, winter. There’s a chill in the air, snow blanketing the ground, and kids everywhere are strapping on skis or
How to Avoid Gift Card Scams
Imagine this: you’re on a winter walk with your teen when, suddenly, their cell phone rings. “Give me one second,”
What to Do When Your Child Is Obsessed with Video Games
Does your child spend long hours playing Minecraft? Do they ignore their homework in favor of fighting for first place
Should Parents Take Away Phones as Punishment?
Teaching first grade was the best job I’ve ever had. I loved working with my fellow teachers, and it was
Eight Ways Routines for Kids Are Beneficial
When I taught elementary school, I worked with two other teachers: Miss Dawn and Miss Melissa. These women were absolutely
One Hundred Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Rainy days are cozy, quiet, and calm—unless you’re a parent. In that case, they mean only one thing: the kids
