The beauty of having toddlers around at Halloween time is the costumes–and the fact that it’s about the only time you get full say in what they wear! Take advantage of it by making one of the cutest DIY Halloween…
One of the big questions parents encounter when their kids start school concerns rewards for good grades. Should you pay your kids for good grades? Some parents do and some don’t, and they all have varying opinions. And even among…
When you were a kid, did your mom ever leave you a note in your sack lunch? If not, it’s never too late to make sure your own kids have that experience. Sack lunch notes are an easy way to…
One way to make back to school time more fun for your kid {or their teacher} is to make her a pair of DIY pencil tennis shoes. If you’ve ever painted canvas tennis shoes before, you know it’s an easy…
Before your child heads back to school, get him ready with these back to school tips that will help ensure a successful start. Back to school can be a time filled with stress and anxiety for a child, but with…
When your child is caught lying, you might initially be any combination of surprised, angry and disappointed. But what should you do once the initial feeling calms? That is the question we are looking at today. If you need advice…
One of the things new parents often wonder about is what age is best for a child’s first visit to the dentist? You might think you don’t need to worry about it for awhile, but you might be surprised at…
One of the most heart-wrenching things as a parent is to watch the struggle when your child’s friend moves away. It’s hard on anyone to see a friend move away, but children aren’t always readily equipped to handle it. So…
Need some ideas for things to do with the kids before they go back to school? Summer will be over before you know it, but that doesn’t stop the days from feeling a little long. If the kids are feeling…
Childhood friendship drama can be upsetting for the child and the parents, especially the first time it happens. And unfortunately, it isn’t a matter of if, but when. It is tricky for parents to know how to help their child,…
