Lessons in Zen From My Six Year Old
From California to Bali to Vermont, gradually learning to worry less and focus instead on the promise of what’s to come.
This Suprising Study Shows How Our Kids Really Use Media
Common Sense Media just published something incredible: the clearest view yet of how kids aged 8 to 18 in the US use the full range of media and technology.
Common Sense Media: Tweens, Teens, and Screens: What Our New Research Uncovers
Advice from Common Sense Media editors. By taking a "census" of kids' media use, Common Sense's new study quantifies screen use, identifies unique types of users, and uncovers patterns that could s...
Charles M. Schulz, Civil Rights, and the Art of Peanuts | Brain Pickings
Charles M. Schulz, Civil Rights, and the Art of Peanuts | Brain Pickings
Setting Limits: How Do We Decide What Children See, Hear, Read and Play? - The New York Times
Setting Limits: How Do We Decide What Children See, Hear, Read and Play? - The New York Times
Are chores the most important thing for kids to be successful?
The most important thing for kids to be successful - Tech Insider
Why We Love “Guess How Much I Love You” So Much
"Guess How Much I Love You" is a tale about the limitless love between parent and child. But mostly it’s about how awesome we are as parents.
7 Human Values Kids Learn by Caring For a Family Dog
A dog is an invaluable friend - and, in some cases, a surprising teacher.
Why you shouldn't force your kids to hug people
Source: Why you shouldn't force your kids to hug people
NYT: Many Children Under 5 Are Left to Their Mobile Devices, Survey Finds
Experts said a small, self-reported survey added to evidence that the unsupervised use of mobile screens is deeply woven into childhood experiences by age 4. Source: Many Children Under 5 Are Left...
Burton x Peanuts Youth & Women’s Collection
Charles Schulz's iconic designs look amazing on snowboarding gear. Check out the new Burton x Peanuts Youth & Women’s Collection for snow-loving families.
5 Ways Millennials Are Changing Parenting Forever
Research shows how millennial parents are approaching parenting in a whole new way: more democratic, more inclusive, and empowered by technology.
Paul Armstrong: So you want to have kids…
A one-sided story of what to be prepared for in parenthood Source: So you want to have kids… — Personal Growth — Medium
Link:Obama to Schools: Obsess Less About Testing
The Atlantic
The Onion's Guide to Trick-r-Treating
via The Onion
Link: Teach Children to Give By Telling Them How Much Your Family Has Been Given
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/to-teach-children-to-give-tell-them-how-much-your-family-has-been-given/
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23 Non-Conventional Ways Parents Say "I Love You"
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Why Every Child Should Have a Forest of Their Own
More than books or lectures, a forest gives flight to imagination while teaching kids about the dynamics of our natural world.
8 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids to Avoid Digital Dependence
Make sure your kids have these old-school skills to keep them from becoming totally reliant on technology.
Looking back at the long list of worries that kept us up at night (and then resolved themselves) when our first son was born.
"By the time class started, I was already miserable. I wanted a popsicle. I wanted a margarita. Mostly, I wanted the class to be over."
10 Halloween Costumes that Your Kids Won’t Understand
Halloween is awesome for parents because it’s pretty much a free pass to embarrass our kids.