There’s nothing better than the cool crisp air and warm colors of fall! It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some fun fall activities before the real cold of winter sets in. You know what else is great about fall? The abundance of of really cool family-friendly seasonal stuff you can do without breaking the bank. Kids are expensi... Read More
There is, hands down, no family ritual more powerful than the bedtime story - especially in this modern age of non-stop screen time. And it’s not just something we do for our kids. Bedtime stories can benefit parents as well. Particularly if you approach the experience as more than just reading TO your kids, but as a special bonding time to.... Read More
What’s on your list of New Year’s resolutions this year? Hit the gym more? Eat more greens? Meditate every day? These resolutions are all well and good - which is why many of us write them out year after year, only to end up abandoning them within weeks. Why not try something different this year? How about limiting your list to parenting resolutio.... Read More
If you’re separated or divorced, but want your children to know they’re still a priority in both your lives, you’re going to want to get very familiar with the principles of co-parenting. What is co-parenting? Co-parenting involves putting the wellbeing of your children first, ahead of any hurt feelings or disagreements you may have with your ex..... Read More
No other words make kids so happy and parents so nervous as the words "summer break". Wondering what you’re going to do to keep the kids entertained (and out of your of your hair) this summer? Don’t panic - we can help! Sometimes you want to engage your kids in a summer learning activity to avoid brain drain and keep their minds sharp. But oth.... Read More
For a lot of parents, summertime brings about the inevitable question, “How am I going to keep the kids busy without spending a ton of money?” The good news is there are ALL kinds of ways to bust summer boredom that are totally affordable (or even free!) and keep kids off their computers or iPads. Wait... you can keep kids entertained for next to.... Read More