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Phone Apps That Help Keep Your Kids Safe
Money, Technology
Motherhood is without a doubt one of the most challenging and exhausting roles a woman will ever experience. Endless responsibilities can sometimes leave you feeling both physically and emotionally drained, especially with the challenges of…
What Dr. Seuss Teaches Our Kids
Book News & Features, Books
On March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, was born. The beloved author wrote and illustrated 44 books for children, including classics like The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books are funny and…
What Are the Warning Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse?
Family Health, Health, Ticker
In the wake of Dylan Farrow’s explosive open letter detailing sexual abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, director Woody Allen, the allegations seem to have arrived at the same stalemate they did back in 1992, when the shocking scandal…
Bike Camps for Kids with Special Needs
Fitness & Exercise, Health
Remember the exhilaration of learning to ride a bicycle without the training wheels? The feeling of freedom, independence and the big boost of confidence? It’s a rite of passage for many children, one that the founders of Lose the Training…
Daylight Saving Time Could Kill You: How to Prevent It!
Health, Parenting, Ticker
If you are anything like me, you’re probably counting down the days to Daylight Saving Time. Tired of the dreary winter weather, I can’t wait to “spring forward” and capture that extra hour of daylight in the evening and the warmer…
7 Ways to Get Rid of Toys & Books Your Kids Have Outgrown
Health, Parenting
Now that the holidays are over and we’re well into the new year, it’s time to think about how to get rid of all the clutter that has slowly accumulated over the last twelve months. One of the places where things tend to build up is in…
How to Help Your Child with Homework
Honor Roll, School
I’ve heard it from other parents with older children in my daughter’s school: as soon as she enters first grade, the homework load is huge! Yeah right, I thought. How much could the teacher possibly send each night? Well, as it turns out,…
Why You Should Let Your Children Argue
Health, Parenting
Sibling relationships can turn from love to hate and back several times a day. You can hear them playing happily in the backyard one moment, and the next thing you know they hate each others’ guts! It’s a normal occurrence of childhood.…
Help Your Kids Become Better Readers & Writers
Resources, School
Faced with the rigor of the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the pressure our kids are subjected to, we have to step-up our game as parents and help our kids do well in school. We must start early-on to ensure they learn their letters,…