Safety Sleuth: How to Monitor Your Child’s Phone
January 11, 2023
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Ah, technology. As a parent, you love to hate it. But your kids? They love to love it! Jokes aside, technology is an immensely helpful tool when used appropriately. We can have instant access to our bank accounts, track our loved ones’ location…
Twelve Good TV Shows for Tweens & Teens
January 10, 2023
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As times have changed, so have the standards for rating movies and TV shows. Content that used to be intended for adult audiences is now sprinkled throughout entertainment for teenagers! Finding age-appropriate media for your children is one of the toughest parts of…
Ten Basic Safety Rules for Kids at Home
January 9, 2023
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Playing at home can be pretty magical for kids. Using their imagination, children can turn the kitchen into a three-star Michelin restaurant, the backyard into a packed sports arena, and the basement into an underground spy base. I can attest to this: when…
Fifty Fun Activities to Do With Your Teenager
January 6, 2023
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It’s easy to find family activities to do with your kids when they’re young—but what about when they become teenagers? As kids leave childhood behind and enter the wild world of teendom, their interests shift and change. As a result, they may outgrow…
Leaving Your Child Home Alone: What You Should Know
January 5, 2023
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“Ugh, mom! You’re so embarrassing.” “Dad, you don’t need to come with me—I can do it myself!” If you’re the parent of a child approaching their “tween” or teen years, these statements might sound all too familiar. Whether it’s wanting to get behind…
Gum for Kids: The Dos and Don’ts
January 4, 2023
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If your kids are anything like I was as a youngster, they always find their way into your gum stash. As a parent, you can’t hide much from your kids (especially when it comes to food), and chewing gum is no exception. If…
Break a Sweat: Best TV Workout Apps
January 3, 2023
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Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build healthy habits, de-stress, or simply get moving, you don’t have to move any farther than your living room! These days, you don’t even have to head to the gym for a fitness class. You can sign…
How to Motivate a Child to Do Homework
January 2, 2023
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Most children don’t want to do their homework. Most college students don’t want to do their homework, either. Does anybody actually enjoy homework? (I know I didn’t!) The collective hatred for homework doesn’t discriminate against age groups, but that doesn’t invalidate the importance…