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 …Read morehow to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe
cool and creative family gifts Sometimes it’s super difficult to find the right gift for your nephew, niece, or brother-in-law, so why not switch things up a bit? After the …Read morecool and creative family gifts
best gifts for preschoolers: keep those kids learning all year long! WOOT! Gift guides are my favorite. As an educator and blogger, I am always on the lookout for products that make sense for kids. And really, …Read morebest gifts for preschoolers: keep those kids learning all year long!
5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make Let’s face it: we’re all busy–even our kids. As they get older, they’re juggling homework, activities, sports, lessons, …Read more5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make
halloween bookmarks: make your own I’m always looking for quick and easy Halloween crafts, ones that are perfect for class parties and playdates. And …Read morehalloween bookmarks: make your own
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 …Read morecraft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids
7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!) Friends. It’s summer, and if your kids are anything like mine, they want to be outside and they want to be at the pool. Or, okay. …Read more7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!)
learn to make cookies or cupcakes: online courses from Craftsy I never would have imagined these courses could be quite so fun, but they are. This summer, Maddy, Owen, Cora, and I have been exploring …Read morelearn to make cookies or cupcakes: online courses from Craftsy
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises Week two of tabletop surprises is in the books, and it was a blast! Because my crew was busy fighting off some pretty awful summertime colds, we …Read morefun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises
kids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun As part of our tabletop surprises last week, my kids became movie-makers. Though it really didn’t start out that way at all. The …Read morekids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun
10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series Friends! I’m always so thrilled to share with you fun literacy-related events and celebrations, and this summer, we’ve got a …Read more10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises Every weekday in the summertime, I start the day by sharing a #tabletopsurprises post. Just one quick picture of what’s in store …Read morefun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises
teacher gifts for the last-minute parent This week, my kids are out of school, but before they busted out of those doors, we wanted to give their teachers a tiny token of our …Read moreteacher gifts for the last-minute parent
cool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow Oh, friends. How I’ve fought the hard Instagram battle with my tween this year, and finally I let in. Under many, many conditions: We …Read morecool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow
cool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises It’s here! It’s here! It’s heeerrreeeee! I’m so happy. I’m so excited. And more than ever, I’m …Read morecool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises
Disney SUPRISE: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids Last week, we went to Disney World. For real. One of our most favorite places on earth and the kids’ as well. We’ve been there …Read moreDisney SUPRISE: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids
coral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources Right about now a lot of us are thinking about sun, sand, and surf. I know I am. School’s almost out, and over here, …Read morecoral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources
3 ways to stay connected with long-distance family and friends I’ve shared time and time again how hard it is for me to live hours from my parents and sisters, even if it’s only …Read more3 ways to stay connected with long-distance family and friends
egg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families Many parents rank egg dyeing up there with pumpkin carving: a highly-anticipated activity that often results in a huge mess, complete with crying kids …Read moreegg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families
april fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents Oh, friends. How I love April Fools’ Day. And how I love to drag my kids into the April foolery. This year, I have been so busy that I …Read moreapril fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents