Parenting

Springtime, with its sense of renewal, is a perfect occasion to spark your children’s creative imaginations. These DIY spring crafts make use of everyday household materials and encourage young kids to explore their artistic side. Colored Coffee Filter Flowers You’ll never look at a coffee filter the same way again after your kids turn them [...]

Welcoming a new member of the family is an exciting time for everyone. But trying to explain to a young child that they’re going to become a big brother or sister can also be challenging. Here are some ways to help ease the transition from only child to older sibling and help develop a strong [...]

After months of spending time indoors, making messes and generating all kinds of dust, it’s liberating to throw open the windows and give your house a top-to-bottom spring cleaning. It’s only right that kids should help out with this project, but if yours are reluctant, here are a few easy ways to make spring cleaning [...]

As your child gets older, homework will start to become a bigger part of their life. Young students may complain about the extra work, but there are benefits to the assignments, papers, and projects they will inevitably bring home. Here are some great tips and strategies to help your child with their homework – without [...]

by Calvin Wong It's Not Just Monopoly Anymore Over the last 20 years, there's been a revolution in board games. When Kristen Bell talked about her addiction to Settlers of Catan on the Golden Globes red carpet, you know board games have made their way into mainstream culture. Here's four reasons why board games can be [...]

Teaching Kids the Value of Money You’re at the store shopping and your first-grader sees a toy they want. “You have to have money to buy that,” you say. “What’s money?” they reply. If your child is old enough to ask that question, it’s time to talk to them about the value of money. Talking [...]

Childproofing Your Home Parenting means putting your child’s safety first, always. In your own home, that means saving your child from his or herself by anticipating and preventing dangerous scenarios. While there are some aspects of childproofing that you simply cannot skimp on, such as securing heavy furniture to the walls, there are other safety [...]

Thanksgiving Volunteering Opportunities for the Whole Family Thanksgiving is a time to be appreciative for what you have and donate your time and energy to help support those who are in need. While these ideas don't cost a lot, they still go a long way and can help show your kids the importance of giving [...]

Setting Up A Playroom: The Dilemma One of your kids is into dress-up, the other a LEGO fanatic. One needs a home for their extensive stuffed animal collection, and the other wants a place to set up their Hot Wheels racetrack. Sound familiar? If your family’s like most, your kids probably have their own interests—and that can [...]

A Guide to Halloween Safety Between the excitement of dressing up in costume and the thrill of trick-or-treating, Halloween is a magical night children look forward to all year. Whether you’re helping your child and their friends make the neighborhood rounds or planning a night of spooky fun with the family, here’s a few handy [...]