Holidays
Make a Shofar to Celebrate the Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah is approaching and the shofar horn delights kids. Help your child make one easily.
Holidays
How to Make Snow-Globe Soap
Does your hectic holiday schedule have you looking for a last minute craft you can pull off easily in a single afternoon? These mini snow-globes soaps are for you. They won’t add to the over-flowing toy box and they don’t cause cavities!
Young Child
A Haunted House for Pint-Sized Witches and Ghosts
Who says haunted houses aren’t for little kids? Let them create their own and they’ll be screaming for more!
Big Kid
Learning for Fun (and Not Just Gaming) During Coronavirus
Help! My autistic young teen loves these stay-at-home orders for COVID and just wants to play video games. How do I keep him interested in learning?
Young Child
How to Keep Your Kids From Killing Each Other
Mom of four boys– and soon a brood of five — shares her secrets to keeping the peace between her kids and bringing out the best in them.
Big Kid
The Curly Hair…Teenage Boy Method?
How do I teach my son to manage his long, curly, and thick head of hair? He’s very sporty and needs a good hair washing regiment.
Food & Home
The Avocado Toast Bar Party for Teens
Teens looking to keep busy in the afternoon? Know what is amazing to keep them occupied AND fed? Or are the kids hosting friends for a sleepover? Need a fun breakfast or brunch activity the next morning? An Avocado Toast Bar. It’s definitely a winner…
Big Kid
Must List: Watch “iMeet The First Lady” episode of iCarly
First Lady Michelle Obama is guest starring on iCarly tonight. My son and I were able to see a special screening online and like all iCarly episodes, it’s great. This one, though, is especially thoughtful with a nod to military families.
Holidays
Repurposing Your Leftover Halloween Candy
Instead of eating all of the leftover Halloween Candy, why not use it to make some useful fall holiday crafts? Let us show you how!
Activities
Visiting Chicago with Teens & Tweens
Suggestions for what to do in Chicago with tweens/teens. It’s walkable, there are plenty of activities, and the pizza/hotdog/steak restaurant game is strong.
Products & Services
A Skincare Routine for Tweens
Setting up your tween child with a good skincare routine as they approach puberty is truly a gift. We have many thoughts on this and product recommendations to share as well.
Party & Play
The No-Technology Sleepover (Yes, It’s Really Possible!)
Tired of watching kids always on their phones during a sleepover or playdate? Here are some ideas that are fun for kids and tech free.
Health & Safety
How to Talk About Sexual Consent with Your Kids (Educating and Empowering Children)
Why it’s important to educate and empower your children and talk to them about “enthusiastic consent.”
Big Kid
New School, Friend Blues: Navigating Lonely Tween Trouble
A reader wants to know how much is too much when it comes to managing new friendships for her tween after switching to a new school.
Big Kid
Five Great Tips to Help Older Kids Share a Room
Got tweens or teens siblings sharing a bedroom? Five great tips to make living together more peaceful and enjoyable!
Big Kid
Give Your Kids a Quick Lesson in Phone Etiquette. Because They Probably Need It.
With the influx of online communications, kids aren’t always learning proper phone etiquette but these skills are important. Luckily, teaching them is easy.
Parenting
To Bra or not to Bra: With Sons, That Is The Question
A reader says her husband thinks she can no longer go braless at home because their sons are growing up. I have a few things to say about that.
Big Kid
Preparing Without Scaring: Before ADHD Testing
A reader wants to know what (and how much) to say before her daughter is evaluated and tested for ADHD. As you might suspect, I have some opinions on this topic.
Activities
Wonder Woman is Slaying at the Box Office And Here’s 30 Reasons Not To See It (But Go Anyway)
Wonder Woman is receiving accolades all over media as this summer’s breakout film. If you’re thinking about taking your kids, well, read this (then go).
Big Kid
Teen to Teen: How to Support a Friend Who’s Away in Treatment
A teen writes in to ask how to best support a struggling friend who’s in treatment for an eating disorder and suicidal ideation.