By Mike

Read Time: 5 minutes

Why We Need to Give Parents the Benefit of the Doubt

Before you judge other parents, try giving them the benefit of the doubt. Parenting has its own set of challenges, and everyone handles things differently.
By Katy Anderson

Read Time: 4 minutes

Why It’s Important to Resist the Urge to Baby the Baby of the Family

With the baby of the family, how much does birth order come into play? Take a look at what this mom learned after she realized she was babying her youngest.
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Let’s Make Youth Sports Fun Again

There are so many great benefits of youth sports, so why are kids quitting at such young ages? In most cases adults are likely the ones to blame.
By Amber

Read Time: 4 minutes

This 12-Year-Old Entrepreneur Started a Business Growing Mushrooms in His Basement

Growing mushrooms has been a successful business plan for 12-year-old, Te'Lario. Learn how he started a successful mushroom farm in his basement.
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Learning How to Tie-Dye Proved to Be a Great Life Lesson

Learning how to tie dye has truly withstood the test of time. This DIY project is great for kids of all ages and is a great lesson in patience and...
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This DIY Fairy Garden Is the Perfect Gardening Project for Kids

This DIY fairy garden is easy for kids to do on their own. You just need a birdbath, plants, and DIY fairy furniture you make out of sticks.
By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 5 minutes

What Is Unstructured Play?

The best parenting advice I ever received came from a mom whose son went to toddler music class with mine. She had tried to replace the drumstick he was gnawing...
By Erica Higgs

Read Time: 3 minutes

My 4 Year Old is on a Hiking Challenge, and She’s Learning So Much from the Great Outdoors

Abby has been hiking since 18 months, and she'll soon hit 500 miles. See how this hiking challenge has brought her confidence and independence.
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Read Time: 14 minutes

20 of the Best Backyard Games for Kids and How to Play Them

Once upon a time, backyard games for kids were everywhere. Kids roamed their neighborhoods throughout the day and joined up to play all sorts of games, with parents just requesting...
By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 3 minutes

Should I Worry About All the Time My Kids Spend Doing Nothing?

It might seem like kids have a lot of wasted time and do nothing, but it's actually important for kids to have down time.
By Amber Roshay

Read Time: 6 minutes

How to Get Your Kids to Stop Whining—Yes, Really

I get up early to write before my two minions, ages three and four, open their eyes. I dash out of bed to turn on the coffee maker and wait....
By Katy Anderson

Read Time: 4 minutes

How to Encourage Your Kids to Create Strong Sibling Relationships at Any Age

Our family (like others throughout the world) has been spending a lot of time together for the last several weeks. At first, it felt relatively normal—like a long holiday. After...