Supporting Your Child’s Teacher Is One of the Best Things You Can Do Right Now
When parents trust educators, everyone benefits.
To Sports Parents Everywhere: You Do Not Have to Watch Your Child’s Practices
I used to be one of those super enthusiastic sports parents. Instead of dropping my child off for practice like my mom did when I …
What the 1980s Got Right About Parenting
What did 1980s parenting look like? While seatbelts were random and safety wasn't always the top priority, here are some things parents got right.
What You Need to Know About Leaving Kids Alone
As parents, we tend to keep our children close. Yet the older they become, the more childhood independence they crave. This push and pull of keeping …
7 Leaf Project Ideas and Experiments to Try This Fall
It's peak leaf season right now, so it's the perfect time for kids to head outside and gather the prettiest and most colorful leaves they …
Teachers Everywhere Have a Message for Parents: Stop Doing Your Kid’s Homework
This teacher and dad explains why it's such a bad idea for parents to do their kid's homework. Learn why he says it can have a negative impact long-term.
When Should Kids Be Allowed to Stay Home Alone?
How old does a child have to be to stay home alone? Each month, thousands of people google this type of question. Of course, there's …
Free Fall Writing Kit and Journal Pages
Our fall writing kit will helps kids capture what's happening in their lives. It has fall-themed writing prompts and open-ended questions like: How is this …
Why Sharing an Office with Your Kids is Awesome and Awful at the Same Time
A while back, I had a coworker who constantly clipped his fingernails in the cubicle next to mine. I don’t work in one of those …
Why Banned Books Deserve a Place in Our Classrooms, Libraries, and Homes
We shouldn't overlook the importance and value of banned books. See why this English teacher encourages her students and kids to read banned books.
Free October Calendar Encourages Kids to Explore Their Neighborhood
This free October Calendar will encourage kids to get outside and explore their neighborhood this month. It's a great way to discover what's around you.