Twilight Book Series: Are they okay for Tweens and Teens to read?
Is your daughter begging you to read Twilight? Well we do the vetting for you.
Is your daughter begging you to read Twilight? Well we do the vetting for you.
It seems like there are camps that specialize in almost any interest a child might have. Here are just a few of the kids summer camps I wish actually existed.
We created two free printable calendars customizable to reflect your family’s own celebration of the holidays. One calendar is a gingerbread house with 24 days to count down until Xmas and the other calendar is a winter village with eight window openings to celebrate the days of Hanukkah. Enjoy!
School uniforms can create a more respectful learning environment and expedite getting ready in the morning. But they also can come with a price – a blow to children’s creativity and individuality.
What a girl wants… what a girl needs. We’ve asked tween girls what they want. We know of what moms approve for the Holidays.
Never seem to have anything green to wear for St. Patrick’s Day? Here is a simple craft to dress up a plain white t-shirt for girls or boys. Too cute!
Transitioning to middle school is a scary time for any kid, but when it’s an ADHD child, how should you best proceed? I’ve been there. Don’t panic!
This mom shares her secrets.
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.
Ring in the new year with these shiny new noisemakers made from raisin boxes! They’re fun to shake and even more fun to make!
Now that schools are closing for the summer, you’re probably itching for ideas for handling all the artwork that has been sent home. We love this idea and it keeps your young ones busy.
Is this popular book title on your daughter’s Holiday Wish List? Well, let us tell you if it’s a purchase you should or should not consider.
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.
Was there ever a girl who made it through the school years without finding herself friends with a mean girl? Now Mom has to figure out how to best handle it.
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.
In the past week I have had conversations with several people about what age is okay to leave your child home alone. What do you think?
now that my boys are 11 and 13, there are a lot more shows that we can all enjoy and watch together. No more gritting our teeth through painful kid programming like The Wonder Pets or the one show that makes me want to scratch my skin off with a dull butter knife—Jessie. We’re in the sweet spot where we can happily meet in the middle with entertainment that isn’t too kid or too adult. Here are some of our family’s current favorites.
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.
This Christmas craft is easy to make with your kids and also a great keepsake.
Your child is approaching or in preadolescence. This new phase of development may seem fairly natural and normal to you, but it’s probably the exact opposite to your child. Puberty can be embarrassing, awkward and scary. For that reason, any puberty advice or information you give your child now is only going to help their comfort level during this transitional time.