Soon our kids will be a 100 days smarter! If you celebrate this occasion at your school your child will be asked to bring 100 items to school. At first glance it might seem overwhelming, but really it can be a fun school project.
This is the time of year when we all start to thinks about being thankful. It is the time when we reflect on the past year and consider where we want to go in our lives in the upcoming one. How have you helped your children be thankful for all they are blessed with?
We’ve put some award-winning board games for school-aged children through their paces to see which ones we like best.
There has been plenty of research that points out how homework isn’t really helping anyone. Let’s discuss.
These printable (and FREE) lunch box jokes are a great way to add some fun to your child’s day!
Kids are heading back to school and we have some helpful advice to help parents start their kids’ school year off on the right foot.
When back-to-school feels bittersweet. Time goes so quickly and this mom isn’t sure she’s ready for the kids to be gone from home all day just yet.
Five tips I’ve learned to make play group something we look forward to hosting every week.
Instead of overscheduling, having more free time built into our summer days makes all the difference.
Here’s a quick and easy printable for you to customize as an end of the year Starbucks gift card thank you for all the top teachers out there.
Make time to interview your child and record memories about the school year.
How do you make better use of family time during the school year to keep things feeling light instead of hurried? New habits and purposeful plans are key.
How do you know if your kids are ready to go to camp? Are you ready to let them go, or will you spend the week lying on their bed waiting for their return?
What if the tables were turned and you were going to get graded on your child’s report card on your parenting? How do you think you would do?
If my son could write, these would be the rules by which he lives his life. If your child wrote a book of life lessons, what do you think would be in it?
It happens to all parents– sooner or later, we have to host a sleepover. Here’s some advice from someone who has been there, done that.
Your kid is about to embark on a lifelong adventure known as Sleeping At Other People’s Houses! You will have an evening to yourself. What should you do now?
If you’re looking to find the balance between helping too much and teaching them to be successful on their own, this list of homework rules is for you.
What has happened for me as parent is redefining what actually matters, not getting as caught up in the small things, and choosing my battles wisely. Â
Let’s talk about bribery. Have you ever employed bribery as parenting tool, or do you think it’s setting a dangerous precedent?