Parenting

A Kid's Guide to Volunteering Volunteering is an essential experience for kids from late middle school through high school. In addition to the obvious benefit of helping others, volunteering will put kids in contact with like-minded teens and look great on college and job applications. But as their schedule grows busier it's all too easy for them to [...]

Apps that will Unlock Your Child's Creativity Since your child is old enough to play on a phone or tablet, why not give them an app that's more stimulating and challenging? There's a growing trend of fun apps designed for educational and creative play so here's a few of our favorite games built to encourage, [...]

Quality Time with Grandma and Grandpa Most older folks rate spending quality time with their family as one of their top priorities. Encouraging your kids to visit and get to know grandma and grandpa is important, but sometimes it can be hard to find activities that please and entertain both young and old. How can your family make the [...]

Getting Your Children Excited About History Knowledge of history is connected to a number of other crucial skills, like reading comprehension, critical thinking, in-depth research, and more. Making your child a student of history will lead to intellectual growth and a better understanding of how the past shapes the future. But many kids, even good students, don’t find their [...]

Why It's Important to Breastfeed Most new moms know that breastfeeding is the optimal choice for a healthy baby and mother. However, not as many new mothers know why the decision to breastfeed is superior to using formula. Let’s go in-depth and explore why breastfeeding is the best choice for your baby. The Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Babies who breastfeed tend to [...]

Kids & Caffeine: Where to Draw the Line To begin on a positive note, kids today consume less soda and sugary drinks than they did ten years ago. However, an increase in childhood consumption of coffee, tea, and energy drinks means kids today are getting more caffeine in their diet than ever before, and this [...]

Educational Apps for Kids Since your child is old enough to play on a phone or tablet, why not give them an app that’s more stimulating and challenging? There’s a growing trend of fun apps designed for educational and creative play so here’s a few of our favorite games built to encourage, learn, and explore! [...]

With lots of camera options and social media built for sharing photos, it’s easier than ever to take pictures of your family and post them for loved ones to see. But many new photographers end up making some rookie mistakes. Ready to step it up and become the ultimate family photographer? Here's a some tips [...]

New Year’s resolutions are a great way to encourage your kids to make a change for the better. The New Year is a time of contemplation, even for kids as young as 8 or 9. Encourage this self-reflection in your child, and help them use it to spark a positive change. With a bit of [...]

Top 5 Healthy Snacks for Kids When the kids get home from school and are craving an after-school snack, it's tempting to just open a bag of chips or let them nibble on sugary sweets. These healthy snacks are a great way to keep your kids satisfied on a short notice. Ants on a Log This is [...]