The weather is perfect, the camera is ready, everyone looks amazing . . . but the kids won’t sit still for pictures. Here are some tricks to photograph uncooperative kids. Family photos—a reminder of beautiful memories, but also a herculean task requiring the Mission Impossible theme song. According to Momwell, family photos “bring an entirely […]
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Sibling fights can range from “Mom, he’s touching me!” to “I hate you!”, and all of them are hard to listen to and even harder to end. When it’s time for you to step in, use these handy tricks to stop sibling fights. According to Nemours KidsHealth, “Many kids are lucky enough to become the
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Everyone loves unicorns. These rainbow-colored mythical creatures can teach us so many things, even how to build happy friendships. How can you be like a unicorn this National Unicorn Day? More than just being pretty, unicorns have become icons of happiness, fantasy, and wonder. According to the article “National Unicorn Day” from National Today, unicorns
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On National School Librarian Day, we celebrate the people who keep our libraries running. We wouldn’t have these book sanctuaries without them, so take a moment to thank a librarian with these fun celebration ideas. As Neil Gaiman said, “Google will bring you back, you know, a hundred thousand answers. A librarian will bring you
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Springtime can mean many things: flowers, warmer weather, bunnies, allergies, cleaning, and Easter. But spring break only means one thing: time to spend with your family. If you are on a tight budget, can’t take the time off with your kids, or are making plans last minute, here are eight inexpensive family activities for spring
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Over the years, there have been thousands of women who made a difference, from making discoveries in science to pioneering civil rights movements. Today, there are women who are still changing the world. Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi highlight many of these outstanding famous women in their books She Spoke and She Spoke Too. Based
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Learning about consent and boundaries can be natural, easy, and fun with these four ways to teach kids consent in everyday conversation. Understanding consent and boundaries will help your child stay safe and develop better relationships. Talk Openly The first and most important step to teaching consent and boundaries is simply to open the conversation.
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This Women’s History Month, we have studied women throughout history and throughout the world who have made a difference. To start your child on their journey to be like these inspirational women, here are five ways your child can make a difference. Love the Environment As humans who live on this planet, we often feel
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Picking just the right thing for your child’s Easter basket every year can be a real struggle. A dress and candy? Baseball cards and a chocolate rabbit? And what if you’re buying for a toddler or baby? If you’ve run out of ideas this year, here are ten cute and fun children’s books for your
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Wearing green or drinking shamrock shakes, how do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? To celebrate Irish heritage this year, let’s take a look at the inspirational women who have shaped Ireland’s history. Here are five Irish women you should know this St. Patrick’s Day. Constance Markievicz (1868–1927) Constance Markievicz was a member of Sinn Féin,
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