One third of households with children have guns in them that are not stored properly. Learn about safe storage and prevent families from experiencing tragedy.
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Secrets to a great Halloween and why we’re giving away full-size candy bars every year from now on.
Before sixth grade even started, the rumors swirled. Everyone said Mrs. Lamb was tough, mean, and scary. Even guys from other schools knew her students were prisoners. But there was…
Are you raising culturally responsive kids and talking to them about antiracism? Read tips for talking to your kids about race and advocating for others.
I have a friend whose parents are very involved in her family’s life. They are helpful and attentive grandparents, and I tell her how lucky she is all the time.…
Over the years, our family has visited every single Virginia State Park (that’s forty parks!) and stayed in a wide variety of cabins, ranging from one-room log cabins built in…
I remember when we got it, of course, back in that long-ago December when I decided that it was time for my boy to have a basketball hoop of his…
Parenting a two-year-old is not for the faint of heart. Two-year-olds are fiercely independent one moment and incredibly needy the next. The highs are higher and the lows are lower. …
My 14-year-old son has been wanting to work a real job since he was in elementary school. He could apply for a special work permit and find a job this…
Why Earth Day was a really big deal and why it still matters for families today! Plus, seventeen tips for living an environment-friendly life at home.
I’ll start running,” my son announced during dinner. “Really… why?” “Three miles, three days a week – for a phone.” A few hours before this declaration, I shared the story…
The pandemic changed everything in 2020. Schools were closed, children’s activities were cancelled, and cars sat idle as families stayed home to stay safe. One important safety measure may have…