Giving Your Child the Gift of Time
Often as the gifts for Christmas pile up beneath the tree, parents wonder if there's something better to give kids than the newest toy or next trendy electronic. [...]
Holiday Traditions the Whole Family Will Love
Christmas is a season of traditions, nostalgia, and joy. But sometimes everyone is not a fan of everything. Discovering the traditions that work for your family--in this season [...]
Why Every Child Needs a Reading Routine
Colder weather invites us to snuggle under warm blankets--and with good books. If you're an avid adult reader, chances are you want to pass that love of reading [...]
Birth Order Series : The Only
"An only child?" Well-meaning acquaintances may ask this about your family, followed by the inevitable, "Only children are always spoiled!" Any parent of an only child has experienced [...]
Birth Order Series : The Youngest
"He's just the ham of the family!" This is how many parents describe their youngest child, with an endearing smile for the antics of this son or daughter [...]
Birth Order Series : The Middle
Being a middle child comes with its own set of "expectations." Some say the middle is the hardest, the left behind child who acts out for attention. Others [...]
Birth Order Series : The Oldest
If you have multiple children, chances are you've noticed that not only does each one have a different personality, but that personality seems to match their birth order [...]
Classic Children’s Books You Don’t Want to Forget
One of the great joys of parenting is when you get to share something you loved as a child with your own children. Seeing their excitement as Mr. [...]
Best Books for Parents of Toddlers
If parenting a toddler, you've likely been on the receiving end of more advice than you need for curing the "terrible twos". If you're parenting a toddler, you [...]
DIY: Chore Chart
Maintaining a home that's fairly clean and presentable can be a challenge for busy parents with busy kids. Don't take it upon yourself to do everything, however. Put [...]