School is meant for learning, but sometimes kids learn bad habits instead. Use these tips to break those habits and build healthy friendships. There’s a quote from motivational speaker Jim Rohn that says we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. And for the most part, this is true. […]
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Use these three messages to get a better understanding of Robert Frost’s poem—for yourself or to help your child with homework. The joy of poetry is that there’s more than one path you can take to the end. Much like the diverging paths in Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” there are three essential messages
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These pranks will liven up April Fools’ Day with laughter. Your family may know a prank is coming, but they can’t stop it! If there’s ever a day to let loose your most devious, mischievous pranks—without taking things too far—April 1 is it. April Fools’ Day is the perfect excuse for creative, over-the-top laughter. Here
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A strong woman begins her journey with the support of other strong people. Here’s how you can support your daughter to reach her full potential. Nobody walks out of the womb as a resilient, independent, and confident person. It’s something that parents lovingly teach their children. So how can we guarantee that we’re raising our
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Do you ever feel like your child or grandchild is speaking an alien language? Translate your conversations with these sixteen must-know slang terms. Slang terms are one of the many reasons that every generation says language “is going to the dogs.” Any sort of language change can feel foreign, especially when we don’t understand it.
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Story time is the best time for family bonding. Inspire your storytelling with these creative prompts and tips for telling stories together. Story time isn’t just for fun. The positive back-and-forth interactions that help kids develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively also help kids see two crucial truths: “I belong, and I am loved.” Using storytelling
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The power of positive representation for women lies in its ability to challenge and inspire women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds to reach their full potential. One of the most important qualities of a good story is relatability. People want to see themselves in media, whether that be through physical appearance, personality, or circumstances.
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The golden rule exists for a reason: kids can be mean. Teach your child these seven other strategies to help them respond to bullies. Kids can be brutally honest, and often at the worst times. This is because kids develop social and emotional skills at different stages, which makes unkind behavior unfortunately common, but is
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From purpose and identity to social connection and escapism, we can get a lot out of a well-written story. These eight reasons are why we love books. Everyone loves a good story, even if it’s just somebody “spilling the tea” on social media. But have you ever wondered why? Our love for books and stories
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We can’t—and shouldn’t—quantify our worth. But we should use these reading techniques to help our children build self-esteem. Have you ever tried to sell an old piece of furniture and realized that you don’t know how much it’s worth? While someone who has loved it their whole life might not be able to put a
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