Summer's nearly here, which means we're throwing the school year schedule out the window and managing a patchwork of activities to keep our kids occupied, entertained, and engaged. Summer camps, playdates, and family trips will fill a lot of time,...
The first time you hear your child use a curse word goes one of two ways. You're either shocked and horrified to hear such vulgar words coming out your sweet angel's mouth, or you're stifling laughter so hard that...
Editor's note: We're happy to have Joe Wiseman, Director of Learning for C5 Children’s School, guest posting for us today.
You may be wondering about the best time to move your child into a program that helps prepare his or her...
Hand over any of these cute, spring-themed activity sheets to your kids to give yourself a moment of peace while they color, connect the dots, complete a maze, or do a word search. Thanks to our friends at the...
Dear Ilse,
The last five years have passed so quickly. You’ve become a big sister to your little sister Alice. You’ve traveled to Europe and to other states like Texas and Washington. You’ve made new friends in each of your...
This statement is controversial, but the sport of boxing isn't violent. Growing up (with five sisters), my parents considered all male sports violent, mainly the sport of boxing. I understand why. When you watch a professional match that goes twelve rounds,...
My kids—my four-year-old son especially—got hooked on the YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, a few years ago. Ryan's a little boy who opens and plays with new toys at home, often in a staged scene set up with the help of his...
It’s back to school (shopping) time! Sales are on, school calendars are being posted to fridges, and Zappos boxes are piling up on doorsteps.
I’m heading into my fourth year as a preschool mom, and now I have two kids...
As my kids get older, I want our home library to evolve so that my kids stay engaged and challenged. There are so many talented children's authors and illustrators out there that it sometimes feels overwhelming to find just...
“While we try to teach children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”-Angela Schwindt
Eight months ago, before COVID-19 changed all our lives, I decided to stop by an independent bookstore on our way home...
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