What Would a Real-Life Barbie Look Like?
An artist creates a new Barbie doll using measurements of the average 19-year-old American girl.
View ArticleMoms vs. Computers: Who's Smarter?
Remember a time when kids thought their moms knew everything?
View Article"Mommy, Where's the Torch?" and Other Olympic Opening...
For kids expecting sports and flames, the Olympics opening ceremonies fell flat.
View ArticleFrom Square Box to Hogwarts Replica: What Makes a Successful Treehouse?
J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts-inspired treehouse has got me thinking about how detailed a treehouse should be.
View Article5 Ways to Help Your Kids Celebrate "Shark Week"
Totally jawesome ways to discover the world of sharks while getting your kids ready for back to school.
View Article5 Ways to Keep My Son Entertained in the Garden
This list of tasks and tools keeps a three-year-old busy while enabling his mother to keep her gardens in order.
View ArticleLet Kids Get Themselves Ready with These Simple Morning Routine Charts
Say good-bye to the morning rush with these free printables.
View ArticleIs Your Child Ready for School? Boost These Top 10 School Readiness Skills Now
Get your child ready for school using a tool they love.
View Article6 Essential Pieces of Gear to Promote Creativity in Your Playroom
Is your playroom place of wonder?
View ArticleHow a Change in the Soccer Schedule Can Throw Off My Whole Household
One soccer mom takes scheduling more seriously than the sport itself.
View Article8 Reasons Why Your Child Should Write Letters by Hand
It might seem like a dying art, but it does have some pretty great benefits.
View ArticleHow One Uninterrupted Hour Can Change Your Perspective
For 60 minutes in a dance school waiting room, my children didn't need me.
View Article5 Ways Technology Could Be Your Child's Best Teacher
I promise this is not a dig to real teachers (I love teachers)...just some food for thought.
View Article3 Ways to Make Music Part of Your Daily Routine
Looking for a fun indoor activity? Make and play some music together as a family.
View Article3 Arts & Crafts from Your Childhood to Introduce Your Kids to Now
Keep your kids entertained for hours with these art projects you'll want to do too.
View ArticleLet's Say Goodbye to Boring Playgrounds
How about a new approach to playgrounds that embraces "loose parts" instead of permanent play structures?
View Article3 DIY Valentine Cards That Are Easy Enough for Your Toddler To Make
Get your toddler involved and create something special for a preschool Valentine's Day celebration.
View Article3 DIY Indoor Activities to Entertain Your Child This Winter
Make the most out of what you already have at your fingertips to keep everyone busy indoors this winter.
View Article5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Lent With Your Children
Help your kids prepare for Easter.
View ArticleStart A Family Tradition: Take Your Kids To A Winter Carnival
Winter can suddenly become a lot more fun if you find a small-town carnival to attend as a family.
View ArticleIs Preschool Worth the Investment?
Surprising studies reveal how much money you save when you invest in the early years.
View ArticleThe Trick that Helped Relieve My Daughter's Stage Fright
How I got my cowering daughter to come out from behind the shadows.
View Article5 Ways to Celebrate Screen Free Week
Turn off the tube and try one of these fun family activites this week.
View ArticleStay Cool this Summer with 5 Kid-Tested Water Activities
Frugal ways to keep cool and entertained without a pool or a sprinkler.
View Article94 Fun, New, and Foolproof Ways to Entertain the Kids this Summer
You've got 94 days of summer to fill between Memorial Day and Labor Day -- here's how to make them great.
View ArticleWhat Are Computer Games Teaching Your Kids About Success?
Beware of this hidden message.
View ArticleThe Digital Candy Complex: Do You Reward Your Child with Technology?
You may send your child the wrong message -- without even realizing it.
View Article3 Ways Turn Tech Time Into Outdoor Summer Fun (Without Being a Tyrant)
Stop an all-day screen fest -- and make more creative use of your kids' free time.
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