Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Many parents feel that shielding their children from tough life scenarios is a cardinal responsibility of parenting. They keep their children from learning about difficult situations or hide their own emotions as a way to provide a sense of peace and security.… read more
What if we told you working out as a parent doesn’t have to mean squeezing in a quick trip to the gym at unreasonable hours? What if we said you could stay fit while having fun with the entire family?… read more
The first day of Hanukkah is December 14! What better way to get into the spirit of the holiday than by reading Hanukkah-themed books with your children? With these eight books, you can read and celebrate together each night of… read more
No one loves a good deal quite like a homeschooler. Perhaps it’s because so many of us are single-income families, entrepreneurs, or want to turn everything into a learning opportunity, but we tend to jump at low-cost, high-quality curricular options.… read more
Thanksgiving is coming up and you know what that means... all the family is in town. You need to keep Uncle John away from Aunt Lisa (because they are still in a fight from summer vacation), and your two sons… read more
I sat waiting for my boss to enter his office for the appointment I had set up with him a few days before. My palms were sweating, heat was rising up the back of my neck, and I pretty much… read more
A cozy blanket may be your perfect movie companion, the best part of a good night’s sleep or your go-to snuggle buddy when you are feeling lonely. Next time you reach for your fuzzy friend, consider trying a weighted blanket.… read more
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia accounted for 14% of all deaths in children under five years old (about 740,180 kids total) in 2019. However, in the U.S., this number drops to fewer than 500 deaths in young… read more
There is nothing sweeter than crisp, fresh, in-season apples at fall time. From pies to cider, apples can be sliced, diced and baked into sweet and savory treats! This season, we wanted to relish in their crisp and tangy flavors… read more
