Article Type: Articles

We know kids are awesome, amazing, and astonishingly capable. Yet, the entries in the Let Grow Independence Challenge still impressed and surprised us. Through essay, photo, and video entries, kids...

Sheltering in place has been a challenging time for many families. So many people have had to figure out new ways to do things, leading to a lot more kids...

Sewing skills aren't just a thing of the past. Not only do kids who try sewing learn a valuable skill that they'll be able to use for years to come,...

The kitchen is a great place for kids to practice being independent. It doesn't matter whether it's learning to make scrambled eggs or mastering eggs Benedict, getting kids cooking presents...

Imaginary play is awesome. And stop-motion animation can take this kind of world-building activity to the next level. How do I know? Our six-year-old son, Arias Freund, has become a...

The Milwaukee River runs through this mom's backyard. Read about what she's learned by allowing her 6-year-old daughter to play outside alone.

Naturally, parents feel the urge to help their kids. They want to step in, offer support, and even fix things that don't go according to plan. This is where the...

It seems like those little silica gel packets come with just about everything you buy these days: medications, electronics, clothing, and more. They always have two instructions: DO NOT EAT...

When our world here in Nashville shut down in response to COVID-19, my kids found a much-welcome distraction through daydreaming. At first our boys, ages 16, 13, and 9, were...

When I was pregnant with our first daughter, my husband rubbed my belly and whispered, “I can’t wait for the time of playing with LEGOs with you.” While my children’s...