word puzzle lunchbox notes: word play and word games on the go It has been way too long since I’ve created some new lunchbox notes, and the kids were pretty desperate for some new ones. So I searched through …Read moreword puzzle lunchbox notes: word play and word games on the go
minute to win it games for kids and family We’re always looking for cool activities to do with our children and our friends, and we’ve seriously found our fave. Minute To Win It …Read moreminute to win it games for kids and family
how to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe It’s hard to decide whether or not to give your child a mobile device. It’s hard to decide when your child may be ready to have his or her …Read morehow to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe
best gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas All year long we’re kind of preparing for this list, my friends–our holiday gift picks. Except this year, with an 8, 10, and 11 year old …Read morebest gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas
best gifts for elementary schoolers: must-have games and fun Elementary School spans such a wide age range, that it makes sense that this would be our biggest guide. From our teeny Kindergartners at age 5 or 6 …Read morebest gifts for elementary schoolers: must-have games and fun
books that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott Today I am thrilled to introduce my first regular contributor. It’s been a long time coming now, I know. With me blogging for over eight …Read morebooks that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott
great wolf lodge: learning and loving family time For years and years and years and years now, my kids have asked to go to Great Wolf Lodge. Really. And for whatever reason, we never made the …Read moregreat wolf lodge: learning and loving family time
background and resources: he named me malala I am always on the hunt for strong role models for my children because goodness knows there are enough people out there in the …Read morebackground and resources: he named me malala
families who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference Recently I shared a few ways that family members can show each other they care, and the post has been a huge, huge, huge hit. Thousands and …Read morefamilies who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference
8 things all kids must hear their parents say You guys, I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: this parenting gig is hard. I mean hard. Yes, it’s the most awesome thing …Read more8 things all kids must hear their parents say
Norse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And thanks to …Read moreNorse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study. We may tell them to study …Read moreshow your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
tween birthday gifts: our top 5 picks for girls After reading this post, I promise you’ll have gifts covered for the next ten birthday parties for the tween girls in your life. Seriously. Buy …Read moretween birthday gifts: our top 5 picks for girls
syrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW What is happening in our world right now with Syrian refugees is insanity. Absolute insanity. Heartbreaking. Awful. Sad and infuriating. Have you …Read moresyrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW
craft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to work with Klutz this year through my writing with Scholastic, and now? Now I am thrilled, over the …Read morecraft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids
where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework. Honestly, the concepts are …Read morewhere to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk
everything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader Maddy, I have a hard time believing it’s time to send you off to the wilds of middle school, but here we are, my friend. It seems like just yesterday …Read moreeverything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader
top 10 NEW magazines for kids and family Friends, did you know that magazines truly count as worthwhile reading material and that they’ve come a long way in the past few …Read moretop 10 NEW magazines for kids and family
school supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers Every year, we try to somehow involve our kids in back-to-school shopping. When Maddy, Owen, and Cora were emerging readers, I created …Read moreschool supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers
easy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises This summer is literally moving at the speed of light. I can’t even believe we’re nine weeks in. It’s insane. And it has been so …Read moreeasy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises