What the couple is asking for is that a woman be willing to dress in full princess garb, act the part, pick the kids up at school in their attire, plan Disney-related activities, cook dinner, put the kids to bed, and be available during emergencies. Read More
Unexpected Reading
The benefits of reading seem endless, from improving memory and focus to enhancing vocabulary and analytical skills. I adore all of these benefits. I really do. But the number one reason I read is because it’s fun. And some of my most memorable literary moments have been during unexpected times, especially with my kids. Read More
Glennon Doyle Creates Phone Rule for Teens at Her House and It’s Genius
Because of these advances and how widespread technology now is, many parents are finding ways to help control their children’s usage. From special apps, time limits and filters, there are basic approaches as well as some more creative ones. Writer, speaker, and mother Glennon Doyle is one of those creative mothers. Read More
Interview with Christina Wood, Author of A Bear Finds His Purpose
Today we sat down with Christina Wood, author of the Award-Winning book A Bear Finds His Purpose. Christina and her family founded The Caden Project, and are encouraging children around the world to help others in any way they can, however small. Read More
How To Talk To Your Kids About Money Management
Have you ever talked to your kids about money, or is the subject taboo within your household, for whatever reason? Sooner or later, you’re still going to have to have the finance conversation with your children. You certainly wouldn’t want them to learn about money matters from the Kardashians or any social media “influencer” whose idea of money management is spending it on the most frivolous things. Read More
How to Help Your Kids with College Applications: 5 Important Steps
The college application process these days is extremely difficult, and you will need to do quite a bit of learning yourself in order to be equipped to provide the kind of help that your teenager needs. Read More
Men Who Grow Up In Healthy Families Have Stronger Relationships Later, Study Says
Unsurprisingly, they found that, regardless of socioeconomic status, the men who were themselves raised in warmer family environments consistently used healthier strategies to deal with negative emotions in the middle of their lives, and also had a more secure attachment to their partners later in life. Read More
Tips For Traveling With Toddlers
A lot of parents are familiar with the challenges of traveling with infants. Even if you haven’t taken your baby with you on a trip, there is a good chance that you have sat on a flight and heard a baby crying a few seats away. The move from infancy to toddlerhood should mean it’s much easier to fly, right? Not exactly. Read More
Being Bored Is Actually Really Good for Your Kids
I see my daughter after a long eight hour day of school. Hour after hour or guided learning, sitting still in chairs and being shuffled from subject to subject, she becomes tightly wound. The last thing she actually needs when she gets home is more. It has become apparent that the best thing for her is space to breathe and listen to her body. That’s when the magic happens. Read More
Study Shows Arts Programs Have Significant Impact On Children’s Academics
The results? Students who were given additional access to arts-programs had higher test scores, less disciplinary action taken, had higher written test scores, and demonstrated more compassion in the way they answered test questions. Read More