{The social-emotional benefits of summer camp are clear but what happens when smartphones intrude on the normal camp experience.} I …
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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
{Slightly unconventional ideas for calming activities when the usual suggestions don't work with superactive, sensitive kids. Helpful for …
Executive Functioning Skills: The New Research that Convinced Me to be a Soccer Mom Dropout
{How new research on executive functioning skills in kids made me feel better about being a soccer mom dropout} My oldest son is 8 and is …
3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents
{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …
The Reverse Bucket List Summer: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude {with FREE Printable}
I realized the other day that I have about 10 summers left with my oldest son before he'll be off on his own (or at least partially). Ack! …
Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids (plus a Giveaway!)
Earth Day is just about upon us and it made me think about how parents could use this day as an opportunity to help kids learn about the …
