How to stop a tattle tale
If there is one thing little kids love, it's justice. Kids tattle for a variety of reasons, but often because they feel justice needs to be served. A little bit of empathy and some concrete problem...
View ArticleTeaching kids gun safety — in day care?
Do you know how your child would react if she found a gun? Some parents in Covington, Tennessee, got to participate in an experiment answering just that question. Their children were left alone with an...
View Article6 Dangerous things kids used to do
Kim Kardashian West is catching tons of flak for letting little 1-year-old North West swim with the dolphins (oh, the child safety scandal), but we did plenty of things as kids that are deemed too...
View Article7 Old-fashioned manners to teach your kids
In our modern society it seems that most manners have gone the way of the dial-up modem and the cassette tape. But manners provide a structure for society and help instill a level of respect between...
View ArticleLow IQ doesn't mean your child won't be able to read
Every child deserves to learn to read, and a new study says students with low IQs are no exception, with the right teaching techniques and parents' and educators' unwavering determination.
View ArticleBurger King patron gets back at rude mom and kid
A man stopping at Burger King during the busy lunch hour came with a splitting headache, but left with the taste of sweet revenge. Find out how this Burger King patron gets back at a rude mom and...
View ArticleThe reason your kids should eat dirt
What kid doesn't like dirt? It turns out that kids like dirt for good reason. From the start, it's important to let your little ones have plenty of time playing in dirt. Here's why.
View ArticleHow to teach friendship skills
Kids get a lot of help with friendship skills in the early years, but once they enter school, academics take center stage. Yet friendship skills continue to need work.
View ArticleKid-friendly apps help kids practice educational skills
Busy moms know technology isn't a babysitter, but there are moments when an interesting app means the difference between a quiet conference call and one with a sibling shouting match in the background....
View ArticleSo your child smears poop
Each parent shares his or her story quietly, embarrassed and sure no one else's child does something so messy and, well, disgusting. But the truth is that smearing — reaching inside a diaper and...
View ArticleClassroom mom 101
Take my top 10 lessons learned and you'll be set to thrive from August to June. As the default classroom mom to my daughter's kindergarten class, I could write a book of tips and tricks to surviving...
View ArticleSo I didn't do baby books
When did my kids get so big? And why are their baby books so empty beyond a few happy-parents-holding-the-newborn-in-the-hospital snapshots and their first locks of hair? Somewhere along the line, time...
View ArticleHow to host a pirate play date
National Talk Like a Pirate Day might make for some eye-rolling business meetings, but little pirates are too adorable not to celebrate. From crafts to snacks, try our tips for an easy but fun pirate...
View ArticleHow to nurture your introverted child
Our culture is geared toward extroverts to the extent that many parents don't know how to let their kids settle into their introverted personalities. Here are some ways to help your introverted child...
View ArticleHow to deal with separation anxiety in kids
From nerves to disorders, separation anxiety shouldn’t be ignored. Wondering what to do when your kids have separation anxiety? Experts and moms weigh in and explain how to fix separation anxiety in kids.
View ArticleI taught my preschooler to read
My son can't sit still for more than five seconds. He's a busy, busy guy, but I am a writer and wanted to share my love of words with him. I'll never forget the first time he sounded out a word on his...
View ArticleTeach your child with special needs the difference between teasing and bullying
Children with an intellectual disability may not understand the difference between friendly teasing and malicious bullying, and most parents of a child with special needs dreads that moment. But...
View ArticleIs your child old enough to chew gum?
If you have a toddler, hearing the words "chewing gum" may immediately prompt visions of a sticky, tangled mess of hair or a ruined sofa.
View ArticleFree play matters
It's no big secret that over-scheduling is the new normal, and the new school year lends itself to a packed schedule for little ones. Free play is more important than ever and can have a positive...
View ArticleTeaching kids about God without choosing a specific sect
Though my husband and I believe in God, we haven't raised our children under a specific religion — yet. But recently I randomly asked my son whose birthday we celebrate on Christmas. His immediate...
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