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…
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…
Scary Sleepover Games: Harmful or Harmless?
October 31, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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For many kids, making it through their first sleepover with friends is an essential rite of passage. Pizza and soda for dinner, popcorn and movies before bed, and to make the night complete, some scary sleepover games! While most of these classic children’s…
Childhood Fast Food Addiction and How to Help
October 26, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I used to eat a lot of fast food. When I was a busy first grade teacher, I rarely made time to cook nutritious meals for myself. Instead, I would take advantage of my commute from the school to swing through the Crown…
Twenty Terrific Holidays Around the World
October 21, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Halloween is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to carve pumpkins, meander through a corn maze, and host a spooky movie marathon. Who else is excited? But did you know that not everyone celebrates Halloween? It’s true! In fact, the United States…
Are Tall Children Treated Differently?
October 20, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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When I was in elementary school, I towered over most of my peers—even the boys. My adult height is five feet and seven inches, only a few inches taller than the average American woman. But I grew quickly early, making me feel like…
Five Awesome Ways To Encourage Creativity
October 6, 2022
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Ronie Salazar
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We all want our children to be creative geniuses. I know that's true for me, and I'm sure it's true for you, too. But sometimes it can be difficult to know how to cultivate creativity. When we were kids, my brother loved Legos…
Active Listening for Kids: Seven Ways You Can Help
October 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Active listening. It’s one of those phrases that’s thrown out all the time on parenting websites and in self-help books—and for good reason. After all, it’s a pretty vital skill! Active listening promotes good communication, which in turn helps kids work more efficiently,…