In our increasingly structured and media-saturated society, kids often don’t get the time or space to be creative. Many of us think of creativity as only pertaining to the arts. […]
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Anger Management: Helping Kids Cool Down
Everyone has to deal with feelings of anger and frustration at times. While these feelings are normal, it is important to teach kids how to appropriately deal with them. Parents […]
Same-Page Parenting With Young Children
Parenting young children is hard. It is even harder if you and your partner are not aligned in your child-rearing game plan. A strategy called same-page parenting with young children […]
Postpartum: Tips for a Healthy Recovery
Throughout your pregnancy, you eat the right foods, drink plenty of fluids, rest and try to keep stress to a minimum. You might think once your baby arrives that you […]
Asking Children Open-ended Questions
Most parents have had the frustrating experience of asking their children questions and receiving one word answers: “What did you do at school today?” The answer: “Nothing.” We want to […]
Helping Kids Through Divorce
Parental divorce or separation can be the most heartbreaking and difficult time a family may face. The conflict family separation may bring often takes a toll on children’s behavior, education, […]
Let it Go: Some Worries Aren’t Worth The Time
Worrying, it’s something all parents do. I am guilty of it, especially when I lie awake at 3:00 a.m. with the silence of the house ringing in my ears. I […]
How To Create A Reading Culture In Your Home
The idea that you are what you read was eloquently described by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; […]
Free Writing Games To Get Kids Offline
With so many hours devoted to online school, maybe it’s time for some fun and free, writing games. I think of these as “gummy vitamins” of learning to write. Under […]
Ten Places To Host an Outdoor Birthday Party this Season
Every year we have the opportunity to celebrate our family members with a birthday party, but often the who, what, when, where and how of those parties can cause a […]
Public Art – A Rich North State Resource That’s Always Open
Public art is all over the North State and always open to enjoy and spread inspiration. It can tower 50 feet high or be a painting on a sidewalk. Its […]
Art In Any Form Has Lasting Benefits for All Ages
When we think of how children grow through play, that growth encompasses many forms, including sports, games and art. Children naturally love art – painting, drawing, making music, the theater. […]
Reading To Animals – A Fun Way To Help Children Improve Their Reading
Reading is a necessary skill for everyone, but sometimes children can feel overwhelmed with doing it and even more afraid of reading out loud. However, reading to animals can make […]
