Documentary producer Laura Pacheco: to be disciplined is not to be unfree
Laura Pacheco has produced documentary films for PBS, The National Geographic Channel, and Discovery. Her next film, East of Salinas, about migrant farm workers and their children, will be released...
Talking about screen time, game nights, and Minecraft with the authors of UNBORED Games
Parent Co: Did you guys know you wanted to write a book just about games? Or did this grow out of the first book, “Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun”? Elizabeth: No. All of our spin...
We at Parent Co. couldn't agree more with every sentence of the UNBORED Games manifesto. The manifesto is printed at the beginning of the UNBORED Games book. The authors gave us permission to repri...
Review of UNBORED Games: Serious Fun for Everyone
UNBORED Games: Serious Fun for Everyone is more than an awesome activity book. It's also a guidebook to creativity, adventure, and learning. It's one of my very favorite books for kids and families...
Q&A: Raising Kids Who Want To Read : NPR Ed : NPR
Author and professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, Daniel Willingham, on raising kids who want to read: "For me it's a family value. It's something that I love, something that I find...
This is why your parenting style matters
There's loads of talk today about parenting styles, parenting techniques and parenting preferences. From Velcro and Helicopter to CTFD parenting, there's a whole lot of advice smathering cyberspace...
Introducing Vicki Hoefle on Parent.co!
I’m happy to introduce Vicki Hoefleto Parent Co. readers. Actually, many of you might already know her; she's helped many thousands of families create happier homes through her writing, classes and...
Here are 3 things your kids will learn in the principal's office
Let me explain. I truly believe there is value for kids when they are sent to the principal’s office at least once a year. The lessons they learn can be some of the most powerful lessons of the yea...
When Students Can't Go Online — The Atlantic
Nearly every school in America has some form of Internet connectivity—but that alone doesn't mean all kids have equal access to the web. via When Students Can't Go Online — The Atlantic.
Inspired by this post, we’re hosting a photo contest to celebrate the VW bus as the perfect family adventure vehicle. View the photo gallery here! It's updated throughout the day. PRIZE The winner ...
According to Pinterest, St. Patrick's Day is About Magic Glitter Dumps
Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth fairy. This is the trifecta of magical creatures our parents lied about. They visited our house while we slept and left gifts or money. Life was simple.
How a VW Westfalia obsession became my family’s best adventure
THE VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA camper van has been a symbol for the freedom of the open road and exploration since it was first introduced in the 60’s when the split window microbus had a pop-top install...
Internet Field Trip: 5 Links to Share with Your Kids
Share awesome, fun links with your kids on an Internet Field Trip curated for Parent Co. by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational daily facts, videos, photos, and jokes for curious kids ...
What you need to know about coaching your kids Part 2
Practical advice from dad coach Justin Martin on coaching your children. I started coaching my kids three years ago. One son is seven, and the other will be five next year (maybe I'll get the oppor...
Parenthood insights from Kim Gordon's new book "Girl in a Band"
IN HER COMPELLING NEW MEMOIR “Girl in a Band,” Kim Gordon writes about her life as a wife, mother, artist, designer, and founding member of the band Sonic Youth. Kim Gordon is a badass, one of th...
Julia Sweeney on parenthood: 'This is how it’s going to be,' and then it changes again
Actress, author, and monologist JULIA SWEENEY published “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother” with Simon and Schuster in 2013. She’s also well-known for her work as a Saturday Night Live cast m...
5 parenting "hacks" that need to knock it off
Alright. You're probably all wondering why I've gathered you here today. People of the internet, there is something we need to discuss. There seems to be a universal need for the "hacking" of thing...
Study: Parents wrongly think sugary drinks healthy
Many parents believe that drinks with high amounts of added sugar — particularly fruit drinks, sports drinks and flavored water — are "healthy" options for kids, according to the report, funded by ...
Here are the chores your kid can help with, sorted by age
I'LL NEVER FORGET the smug look on my then pre-schooler's face the day I arrived at pick up and caught him putting his coat on all by himself. "Wait. He can put on his own coat?" I asked the neares...
What you need to know about coaching your kids
Practical advice from dad coach Justin Martin on coaching your children. Are you coaching or thinking about coaching your kid or kids? If so, maybe my experiences can help you understand the sh#t ...
via Mark Bittman, "Feeding Kids Well"
"Eating patterns are set when we’re young, and 31 million kids eat federally assisted school lunches. Thus the school lunch program is more than just an opportunity to feed hungry kids. It’s an opp...
Are you raising nice kids? A Harvard psychologist gives 5 ways to raise them to be kind - The Washington Post.
Hip hop playlist- no earmuffs necessary
There's never a bad time to listen to hip hop. Ok. Maybe it's a bad time if your kids are around. Unless you're listening to this earmuff free playlist. Turn it up! Songs The Message- Grandmast...
5 Ways To Encourage Kids To Grow Up To Be Innovators
"By the time a child is 10 or 12, he or she has figured out that it’s much more important to get right answers than to keep asking thoughtful questions." via 5 Ways To Encourage Kids To Grow Up To...