Currently Browsing: Special Feature 234 articles
The Big 3 For Healthy Kids: Nutrition, Movement and Rest
There is a lot of information out there about kids’ health. Instead of looking for the latest fad when it comes to health, it’s important to keep things simple. Focusing […]
The End of Summer Crunch: Why Starting Back-To-School Prep in July Saves Your Sanity
It happens every year as the end of summer approaches. The camp calendars are empty. The school supply lists have landed in inboxes. And somewhere between the back-to-school ads and […]
How to Prevent the Summer Slide Without Turning Summer Into School
By mid-June, many parents feel two things at once: relief that the packed lunches and homework folders are gone, and worry about what three months away from school might mean. […]
More Than a Hero: What We Love About Fathers, According to Science
Every June, we set aside a day for greeting cards, barbecues, and goofy ties. But as we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s worth pausing to ask what, exactly, kids love about […]
The Power of Family Hobbies: Building Memories, One Activity at a Time
Sometimes, the best family traditions aren’t planned. They appear as a loaf of banana bread baked “just to try,” a Saturday spent learning guitar chords, or an afternoon tending a […]
The Things We Love Most About Mothers
Mothers wake up already in motion. Before their feet touch the floor, they are mentally scanning the day and cataloging lunches, permission slips, and the child who seemed quiet last […]
Inexpensive Micro Summer Adventures for Busy and Working Families
Most parents enter summer already juggling too much. Work doesn’t pause just because school does. Vacation days are limited. Camps are expensive. And somewhere between the end-of-year field trips and […]
12 Secret Tips to a Successful College Visit
This summer and fall, thousands of teens and their families will tour college campuses. Signing up for the official tour is the obvious first step, but what else can parents […]
Creating Magic Birthday Without the Pressure
Planning your child’s birthday can be exhausting.Pinterest boards, picture-perfect parties, and birthday themes are everywhere you look. It’s easy to feel likeevery year has to be bigger, brighter, more expensive […]
The Chef Du Jour: How to Throw a Delicious Themed Birthday Party
Does your son or daughter enjoy spending time in the kitchen preparing food for the family? Maybe you should consider a cooking-themed birthday this year. Including a child in the […]