Along with the sounds of birds chirping, the clicking of bicycle gears could go down in history as the natural soundtrack of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it meant blowing the…
Browsing: Parenting Tips
Pandemic or no pandemic, Phil Riggan’s strategies for creating quality family time rock – quite literally. Have you been to the James or Laurus Park?
I have always counted on my older kids to take care of my toddler, and because I’m working from home now, that has become even more important. My 13-year-old son…
Pledge to drive safety and avoid distractions. Your kids are watching everything you do! Train yourself now or learn the hard way.
For our original spring break, we headed north to show our boys the Big Apple. Unlike other pre-kid trips, we sculpted a precise itinerary. We waited in the Times Square…
Family folklore has it that I have loved dogs ever since I was born – even before I could walk or talk. Due to an incident in her childhood, my…
Like everyone else, we have been spending a lot of time together recently. My two kids (nine and twelve) fight with each other constantly. In the beginning, I separated them…
How one mom took on wasps in her backyard and (maybe?) won!
For those of you who might not know, magazine articles are written well in advance of their publication. As I type these words into my iPad Pro, it’s a clear…
Caption: Our youngest (bottom right), daughter in the middle, and Billy on the left, whom we lost in April 2016 to overdose. By Jenny Derr Another young life was…
My son will turn five in September, and I can’t decide if he’s ready for kindergarten. Are there any solid indicators in your opinion? The most important skill for your…
How playdough, easy access to craft supplies, and turning on music can help your kids be more creative.