Gone are the days when a children’s party meant inviting everyone on the street, playing in the backyard sprinkler, and cutting into a homemade cake to the tune of “Happy Birthday.” These days, parties often have carefully selected themes, impressive...

  Starting kindergarten marks a major milestone in your child’s life - and it can mark a major milestone in your life as well! The start of kindergarten will likely bring about feelings of excitement and anxiety as you and your child experience several firsts and...

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  Choosing the best school for your child can be one of the most significant decisions you’ll face as a parent. Your child’s school years will shape not only his mind but his social and emotional intelligence as well. No pressure! With options including...

  I picked my son and a few of his friends up from middle school to drive them to an activity. These were friends that he - and I - have known since kindergarten, and this was nowhere near the first time this crew had been in my car, although it had been a while....

  My oldest daughter was exposed to pornography at the tender age of 9. She invited a friend over to play and, unbeknownst to me, the friend brought a phone with her. Thankfully, I went upstairs to check on them early on in the playdate, and I discovered that the...

      Summer offers a particular allure; the days are longer, and anything fun seems possible for children. For parents, it can mean scheduling challenges, the dreaded summer learning slide, i.e., the loss of knowledge that can occur over the summer...

  Want to know the fastest way to clear a room? Tell your child you are going to sit down together and learn something! Children generally feel like they spend enough time learning at school and want their time at home to be less about lessons and more about fun....

    Children are born with an innate curiosity about the world and a natural love for learning. This can be seen in how a baby tracks a parent’s face, studying his environment. It’s obvious in the glee of a toddler chasing bubbles for the first time and the...

The holidays are over, and while many of us parents enjoy a return to predictable routines and schedules, often the same cannot be said about our children. Most kids are less than thrilled to exchange the days of sleeping in, relaxation, and extra screen time for...

  As a kid, I was thrilled at the thought of winter break. I dreamed of beginning and ending my day in the same pair of pajamas, taking to the streets on my bike to find a friend – this was pre-cellphone, mind you – and catching up on my favorite cartoons. I can...