A good-enough parent is better than one who pretends to be perfect. Dr. John Arden PhD, ABPP weighs in with clinical studies that prove why this is the case.
No matter how amazing the trip itinerary is, there will be times when your children get bored. Here are three tried and true ways to keep kids busy and entertained while traveling.
Here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating International Women’s Day with kids. We're featuring our favorite International Women's Day activities including crafts, printables, virtual events, books, and tv shows and movies.
All children are born with the capacity, and the drive, to get lost in their imagination. But our culture is slowly knocking this type of play. Here's how parents can encourage independent play and foster creativity.
Sick of handing your kids the tablet for screen time? Try audiobooks instead. They're perfect after a long day when the kids just won't go to bed or when traveling. Here are a few of our favorite audiobook resources for families.
We don’t have to buy into the Hallmark version of Valentine’s Day, but a holiday focused on love gives us the chance to share some valuable lessons with our kids. This year let's redefine the holiday with a focus on empathy, kindness, generosity, and education.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you're like most parents, you haven't had time to DIY or research the perfect valentine for your little one. Here are our top picks for unique and fun Valentine's Day gifts you can still Amazon Prime in time.
If it's your first Valentine's Day as parents, it's important to set the expectations for what to expect. Have a conversation with your partner beforehand about whether you will celebrate and how to avoid any confusion, stress, or tension.
This winter, don't despair when snow days and holidays leave you with a house full of bored and bickering kids. These fun winter-break activities will keep your children occupied and happy both indoors and out – throughout the frosty season!
With a little creativity and the desire to have some fun, you can design the ultimate scavenger hunt for kids for either indoors or outdoors. We've rounded up our rules for designing the ultimate scavenger hunt, our favorite ready made scavenger hunt ideas, and our favorite themes.
What’s the difference between a toy-share subscription and a toy subscription box? Are they worth the money? Which is right for my child? A child development specialist answers all of your questions.
Christmas morning is truly magical. One mama pours out her heart and her hopes and wishes for her kids of various ages on Christmas morning in this open-letter style piece.
If you're an aunt or uncle without kids yourself, finding the perfect gift for your little niece or nephew can be an exhausting task. Does he still like Thomas the Train? Does she still play with dolls? This is the ultimate guide to the toys that will have them calling you aunt or uncle of the year.
I have always wondered, should I be the one to tell my kid the truth about Santa? And if so, how old should he be when I do so? Real parents and an expert weigh in.
When thinking of meaningful gifts for new or expecting parents, be intentional. What do parents really need? This list has a little something for every new parent out there.
After scouring the lists of the top toys for 2018, we've found the top five toys that nurture both education and learning in kids. These are our picks.
It's important to teach your kids about ALL of the winter holidays including Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanza, Winter Solstice, Three Kings' Day, Omisoka and more. Here are some resources including books, videos, and crafts to help teach your kids about other cultures' holiday traditions.
In an old, but recently dug up US Weekly article the Queen once said the word "pregnant" is one of her pet peeves. Here's why she thinks the word is vulgar and refuses to use it.
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