One Hundred Rainy Day Activities for Kids
November 15, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Rainy days are cozy, quiet, and calm—unless you’re a parent. In that case, they mean only one thing: the kids are stuck inside and they’ll be ravenous for entertainment. When weather keeps the kids inside, it can be overwhelming to think about keeping…
Ten Safety Tips for the Winter Season
November 14, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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This may be controversial, but I think winter is the best time of year to be outside. There’s nothing quite like wandering through an open field of freshly fallen snow to make you marvel at how cool our world is. Couple this appreciation…
Unplugging from Technology for Kids
November 11, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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How often do your kids use technology? In today’s world, most kids use tech daily—and it’s easy to see why. Tech devices like smartphones help kids stay connected with faraway family, play online video games with friends, and answer nearly any question in…
A Tech-Free Classroom
November 9, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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The challenge was simple: Could my students survive one day with no technology in the classroom (at least not of the personal variety)? Could they last 75 minutes without access to their phones, laptops, watches, earbuds, or any other personal electronics and focus…
Help Kids Develop Fine and Gross Motor Skills
November 8, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I met my niece, Maeve, a few months ago. It was love at first sight. As a newborn, Maeve lived a pretty lowkey, tech-free lifestyle. It was simple: sleep, cry, eat, repeat. She didn’t move much, instead preferring to nestle into her blanket…
Easy as A-B-C: How to Help Your Child with Reading
November 7, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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When I was a kid, I learned how to read at the same rate as any other child. However, as I grew older, I gradually lost my reading speed and comprehension skills. I learned just last year that this was due to having…
Family Fun: 40 Weekend Activities for Families
November 4, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Some of our happiest childhood memories are rooted in the fun we had with our families. I know that’s the case for me! My family didn’t have much money when I was young. Between five children and some tough times as the economy…
What Are the Effects of Helicopter Parents?
November 2, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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What’s that hovering in the sky? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a helicopter parent! If you’re in one of the many parenting communities on social media or are an avid reader of parenting books, you’ve probably seen this term flung…