Instead of filling up social media posts with deals, I decided to compose a list of all the Black Friday and Holiday Weekend Deals for …
Social-Emotional Development
Why “Soft Skills” for Students May be the Key to Solving Attention Problems
{As attention problems become more common in kids, researchers continue to understand this issue. New research points out the importance of …
A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons
{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on kindness} As parents, I …
Holiday Gift Guide for Raising an “Unselfie” Child
As we enter into the holiday season, one book and its key concept keeps popping into my head: Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our …
Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior
{Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children's playtime, but how does it influence our kids' understanding of …
“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad
As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall sitting in class and our …
Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion
With the holiday season upon us, I'm thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an understanding of compassion and …
What Dory and Nemo Can Teach Us About Parenting
Summer is quickly coming to an end and ours has been a busy, enjoyable one. My boys (ages 3 and 7) are finally old enough to (mostly) sit …