The Dos and Don’ts of School Supplies
Every back-to-school season, students get long list of school supplies they need for their class and homework. But as parents we often wonder, are…
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How to Curb Your Kid’s Smartphone Use
The typical child spends over 7 hours a day looking at a screen—mainly a smartphone—which can affect their social, mental and academic development. Smartphones…
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Make the Olympics a Learning Opportunity
The Olympic Games can be such an inspiring and exciting time to watch TV as a family. But beyond the fantastic feats, breathtaking speed,…
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10 Parenting Tricks for a Less Messy Summer
Summer vacation is finally here! Use these genius ideas to make days at the beach and afternoons in the backyard less messy and easier to…
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Take The Stress Out of Standardized Tests
The very idea of a test throws some children into a panic. Other children seem to be able to go with the flow and even enjoy…
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Popular Mother’s Day Flowers Throughout History
Mother’s Day is turning 104 this year, so we’re shedding some light on the history of the holiday. In 1908, a woman named Anna…
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Parenting Fatigue: Overcoming Discouragement
Mid-term reports are out for my 13-year-old son. It is easy to see his progress as a student—the homework he has completed or not,…
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March is National Reading Month!
A lifelong love of reading begins at home with your family. As Emilie Buchwald once said, “Children are made readers on the laps of…
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6 Ways to be Engaged in Your Child’s Education
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s becoming more important than ever to be actively engaged in your child’s education. The things they are learning in…
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Watch TV Smarter: Develop Your Teens’ Critical Thinking
Turn your teenager from a couch potato into a film buff by teaching him the language of film and TV programming. Your teen will…
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