Big Kid
13 Reasons Why: The Book, the Series, the Issues
Unsure about whether 13 Reasons Why on Netflix is okay for your teen? My teen and an educator help me break it down for parents who have concerns.
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When It Comes to Siblings, Can You Change Your Rules?
Is it okay for parents to change their rules when it comes to different siblings? And how do you deal with it when your kids cry, “That’s not fair!”
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Should You Read 1984 with Your Kids? (and, what to discuss)
George Orwell’s 1984 was meant to be an exaggerated dystopian reality and a warning rather than a blueprint. Time to revisit it with your (older) kids.
Holidays
Give Your Teens the Gift of Fun Experiences
Challenged when it comes to holiday shopping for your teen(s)? Consider a fun interactive experience instead. We make some suggestions.
Holidays
Five-Minute Kids’ Holiday Fancy Up-Do Hair
It’s holiday party season. Your kid want a fancy up-do? Need help? We can show you how to achieve this look in five minutes!
Activities
Host a Henna Party for Diwali!
We use crafts and celebrations as a way to learn about other cultures. So, I decided we would host a Diwali-inspired Henna party for my tween daughters and their friends.
Parenting
If Your Kid is Coming Out, Today or Any Day (What To Say and NOT Say)
Today is National Coming Out Day, and so I have some words of wisdom for parents with the help of my oldest.
Parenting
10 Ways to Stop Your Kids From Flipping Water Bottles (Without Killing Them)
If your kids, like mine, are obsessed with the Water Bottle Flip Challenge, here are a few ways we can get them to stop before we lose more of our minds with each flippin’ flip,
Education
Is There Such a Thing as Sort-Of Homeschooling?
A reader asked if there was such a thing as partially-homeschooling, and indeed there is! Homeschooling is a lot less about “home” than it used to be.
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The Summer of Friendship Withdrawal
In our high tech world, kids can FaceTime, text message, and constantly feel connected to their friends. But things get lonely when a best friend is tech free for the summer.
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When Justice Isn’t Served, What Do You Tell Your Teens?
Recent events in the news are enough to make a rational person want to secede from the human race. How can we make this a learning opportunity for our teens?
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When Other Kids Suck the Joy Out of Beloved Activities
A reader asks how to help a teen stick out a difficult activity when the other kids are making things unpleasant.
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Bullying. When Should A Parent Intervene?
When a kid is getting bullied, there are times when parents and educators need to get involved. Because children often need to be taught kindness.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs (Meals Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)
Recipe for how to make spaghetti and meatballs, a great meal all kids should know how to make before leaving home!
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My Kid is Ready for Sleepaway Camp. But I’m Not.
The idea of sleep away camp can become a very thorny issue in a marriage when one parent loves the idea and one definitely does not.
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If, When and How to Address Tween Facial Hair
A reader mustache me a question: Her tween is changing before her eyes, but sometimes those changes mean trying to decide what to bring up and what to let go.
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Should You Allow Your Tween or Teen to Use Snapchat?
Should you let your kids get Snapchat? This popular app is creative, real and fun but also comes with some big drawbacks.
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Lonely Teen After a Move: Time to Intervene?
A mom wants to know how to help her young teen make connections in their new community without overstepping. Can it be done? Maybe.
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How to Stop Your Kids From Having Sex Too Early*
Want your child to grow up with a healthy, realistic view of sexuality, and to wait until they’re really ready for intimacy? Read on.
Food & Home
Pancakes (Recipes Kids Should Know How To Cook Before Leaving Home)
Teaching older kids how to make pancakes from scratch is easier than you think. Here’s our tutorial especially for kids; another recipe that kids should know how to cook before they leave home.