January 15, 2024
Gratitude is a value that can never be taught too early. Grateful children (and grateful adults!) are happier, more well-rounded, and more ready to deal with obstacles that come their way. This article gives parents a list of 10 activities that present the idea of gratitude to kids in approachable and fun ways.
January 8, 2024
Tradition can create a deep sense of connection and happiness for families. But how many should you start? And what happens when the effort to carry them on feels like a waste of time? Read on to find out more about how you can create family traditions that feel important to everyone and will last.
December 19, 2023
Fostering a growth mindset in your children (and yourself!) early on can be the difference between raising a tenacious, can-do child and one that struggles to push through when things get hard. This article explains what a growth mindset is and how you can create one in your children.
December 13, 2023
Eight things? What about 10? Or five? No, we have eight. It may be a weird number, but these are seriously the most important things moms can do when they find out that they are expecting a baby.
December 6, 2023
Once children enter the pre-K phase of life, parents may find themselves asking the same question over and over again: “Why aren’t you listening?!?” If you’ve noticed that your little one just isn’t following directions or paying attention, here are some things to keep in mind as you help them get better at this very important skill.
December 1, 2023
Fear is a big emotion for anyone to handle, and that’s especially so for children. So how can parents help their children when they’re afraid? Here are some things caregivers can do before, during, and after something scary shows up.
November 20, 2023
Ah, the holidays are upon us. For many families, there is more than just joyful family reunions and a plentiful pie selection to look forward to. Holidays can also mean long car rides, tired kiddos, loss of routine, and so many kid's tables.
November 14, 2023
Making food together is an amazing way to bond with your kids and family members. There’s something special about working together to create something that’s then shared by everyone involved. And food made around the holidays has even more special, memory-making potential. This fall, spend time with your young ones by making any of these 10 edible Thanksgiving food crafts.
November 6, 2023
The words “play” and “learning” don’t get used enough in the same sentence — especially since they work so well together! Even though a traditional classroom is what most people think of when they envision learning, there’s no reason play can’t be a part of the discovery process.