The easy guide to explaining truly scary geopolitical events to your kids without freaking them out
We have long debated how much our children should actually know about the world around them, including the unpleasant stuffIslamic State, Charleston, and so on. It seems time for a broader set of...
Take This Quick Survey About Screen Time and Kids
We're asking real parents to share their family tech habits in this 60-second survey. We'll publish results on July 17.
7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Parents
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" translated into less-than-steller parenting moments that were all guilty of.
Alarmism is Taking a Toll on Dialogue About Screen Time and Kids
It's easy to feel alarmist about screen time and kids, especially with headlines feeding the alarm. But most of us agree more than disagree on this topic. Let's use our common ground to engage in c...
Heading to the beach this weekend? The ultimate list of sun, surf, and sand gear from The Wirecutter has some suggestions we're totally coveting. This cartoon of Frida Kahlo's Strange Like Me quote...
As a parent, it's likely that your number one concern is your child's health. But recent studies suggest that perhaps we're seeing what we want to see when it comes to the lives they're actually l...
A Lazy Parents Guide to Summer
Its summer: the days are long but I dont want spend any of those extra hours chopping or washing stuff. So I have a whole different set of summer rules.
I have vivid childhood memories of protesting road trip soundtracks from the back seat. Though my sister and I were usually just one "she's on my side!" away from purposefully getting carsick in th...
Why Childhood Memories Disappear - The Atlantic
People used to think that the reason that we didnt have early memories was because children didnt have a memory system or they were unable to remember things, but it turns out thats not the ca...
Why Cant We Fall Asleep? - The New Yorker
"Our genes havent really changed in the past century. Genetic predisposition cant explain why so many of us have started to have more trouble falling asleep. The vast majority of the story has t...
The 9 Circles of Parenting Hell, Illustrated
Limbo. Hoarding. Wrath. Scabies. Just a few of the nine circles of parenting hell, illustrated by Sarah Woodard.
Cool, Unique Ways Cities Are Encouraging Play | A new way to play | Toca Boca
It's simple. Kids need to play. And it's not all fun and games. The truth is, play allows kids to develop healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally. Despite the importance of play, it is...
Can we rely on the internet to teach our children?
According to Rob Huntington, There are limits to what digital learning technology can do for our kids. "Students who receive individualized instruction typically perform two standard deviations bet...
The (Unofficial) Childrens Book Animal Kingdom Power Rankings
Armadillos get no respect in children's books; they're at the bottom of the fictional food chain. Where do all the other animals rank? Glad you asked.
How to encourage self motivation in your kids
Thoughtful encouragement is a powerful way to rid you and your family or your classroom of sticker charts, bribing, and reminding forever.
5 links to share with your curious kids (week of 7/4/2015)
Share awesome, fun links with your kids curated by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational facts, videos, photos and jokes for curious kids, parents and educators. View past Internet Field...
Celebrating Freedom and Unity as Family
I live in Vermont, where the state motto is Freedom and Unity. This sums up America's seemingly opposite ideals; it also describes an ideal family dynamic.
(Questionable) parenting tricks that work like that a charm
Over the years, I've picked up some really effective parenting tricks, thatas a generous fellow parentI feel obligated to share with you now.
8 Tips for Enjoying Live Music Concerts With Your Kids
Some of the most enduring family memories come from enjoying music together - especially live and in person. Here are 8 lessons to make concerts with kids even better.
A Phys Ed Teacher Battles Tight Budgets And Childhood Obesity : NPR Ed : NPR
In just one generation, childhood obesity has more than doubled in kids and quadrupled in adolescents. Despite these alarming trends, physical education is often one of the first programs to slash ...
Talking to Your Kids About Same-Sex Marriage
In response to the Supreme Courts ruling to legalize gay marriage in all 50 states, people celebrated, lamented, cried onto their keyboard, changed the filters on their Facebook profile pictures, ...
Summer binge watch essentials: a non-comprehensive list
There was a time, before I became a parent, that I used to read for fun. Id read and read and read and form opinions and feel competent and smart Nowadays (i.e. days when I use words like nowaday...
Plan your best 4th of July cookout with these 10 free guides
We like Fix.com's free expert visual guides. They break down seemingly complicated projects into simple, easy-to-follow steps. They have tons of visual guides for home projects like landscaping, ga...
Millennials Are Different Than Any Other Generation In History: Heres Why
As millennials enter the workforce, some worry that they are entitled, narcissistic and lazy. Here's the truth about how millennials are different.