Got Leftover Easter Ham? Try This Recipe.
Skip the ham sandwiches and make this mouthwatering, warm and crusty take on the classic diner Monte Cristo sandwich.
What I Wish I’d Said When My Kid Asked Me What All Genders Meant
My husband and I have talked with our kids about bodies, private parts, and where babies come from. But a talk about gender is not about sexuality.
10 Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month
From courageous activists to extraordinary citizens, it’s a wonderful time to share these stories with your children.
The Importance of Children's Books That Reflect Diversity
If my child's books contain only white people, what lesson does that teach about what the world looks like?
The Bipartisan Growth of Homeschooling
Homeschooling in the United States continues to grow exponentially, but it's not just religious conservatives leading the expansion.
How Long Does the Pain of Bullying Last?
Bullying can have long term impact on mental health. These days parents don’t just have to watch for traditional bullying such as physical violence, taunts and social exclusion, we also have to mon...
Want to Be Happier This Year? Learn Your Tendency
Knowing our tendency can impact how we parent, how we interact with others, and how much grace we offer ourselves.
Why learning how to be adaptable is more important for kids than ever
If you had asked someone this time last year to explain “social distancing,” what would they have said? As we all know, adults weren’t the only ones who had to make adjustments when the pandemic be...
8 Psychologist-Backed Tips for Improving Communication with Kids
When you communicate well with your child, it leads to a strong relationship, greater cooperation, and feelings of worth. When communication is a struggle, it can lead to your child switching off, ...
6 Educational and Mess-Free Activities That Entertain Traveling Kids
While traveling long distances is not a part of every family's summer plans, for some families who live far away from grandparents and extended family, this is peak travel season. A useful, thrifty...
7 Ways to Teach Little Ones The True Spirit of the Holidays
Don’t let materialistic frenzy overpower the season’s wonder. Here are 7 tips to give kids a greater understanding about the true spirit of the holidays.
Step Away From the Desk: Innovative Approaches to Education From Around the World
What approaches to learning are working well around the world?
5 Ways To Think STEAM This Thanksgiving
Here are some simple ways to encourage curiosity and creativity with your family this Thanksgiving.
8 Things to Say to Kids About Their Artwork Instead of "Good Job!"
"Dad, do you like my picture?" is a loaded question. Encourage your budding artist with these thoughtful answers and discussions.
The Best Age for Kids to Learn a Second Language
When should you start encouraging your child to start learning a foreign language? Is it as soon as they can talk, or should you hold off until they have mastered English?
Which Kids' Books Have More Moral Impact– Books With Humans or Animals?
Which kids' books have more moral impact– books with humans or animals? Recent studies provide conflicting takeaways.
After "The Very Hungry Caterpillar": Six New Board Books That Babies Will Love
While the classics are thrilling, sometimes babies need something a little more than “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”
Why Teaching Kids to Play Chess Is Worth the Time and Effort
The skills kids learn in chess extend far beyond the black-and-white checkerboard.
Rad Interactive Books for Creative Kids
Forget what you know about books. These take the format to a whole new awesome level.
To Build Your Child's Emotional Intelligence, Try These Phrases
As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher—responsible for their introduction not only to STEAM subjects, but also for helping them develop emotional intelligence.
How to see this year's Perseid meteor shower with your kids
It's been a month since we hauled our families out into the night to watch fireworks light up the sky. The summer's own natural celestial fireworks - the Perseid meteor shower - starts this weekend...
How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains
A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.
6 Rewards Schools Could Use to Motivate Introverted Kids
My son’s school offered a special incentive to encourage students to use their online learning program during the holiday break.
“Did you just feed the dog broccoli? The broccoli I told you to eat before you could have dessert?”