If you were once a ballerina, maybe it’s time to see if your kids want to follow in your footsteps — and dance steps. Get them interested by digging out your old costumes and shoes and letting them play dress-up … or sort through your piles of retired pointe shoes and work together on one […]
Does your daughter love STEM subjects? Enrolling her in a computer coding class may preserve her confidence. Here’s how to find one she’ll love.
It may not be common, but it’s possible for kids to encounter bullies in after school programs, too. Here’s what to do (and when to find something new).
Does a fight break out every time you try to get your kids to practice music? See the most common mistakes among parents (even the most well-intentioned)…
With a little advance planning, you can fill your day camps this summer. ActivityHero shares best practices to make your blank list become a wait list.
Parents expect that learning self-defense techniques will keep their kids safe from bullying. But that’s only one of the benefits of martial arts.
Is a Participation Trophy a way of motivating children — or devaluing achievement?
Have a child whose homework mantra is “I hate math”? This mom’s been there — and she’s formulated some smart solutions to help.
Disgusting recipes are a win-win: You show kids some valuable life skills in the kitchen, and they get to gross you out! Check out these delicious, disgusting offerings from some of our favorite bloggers. By Jillian Chamberlain What is it with kids and poop? They think it’s hilarious and they love talking about it, usually […]
What makes theatre camps, acting camps, and performing arts camps applauded in some cities — and scoffed in others? Our author explores what happened in two nearby towns, and what theatre programs can learn from the kids’ reactions. By Katherine Teel For as long as anyone can remember, Mt. Vernon Community Theatre (MVCT) in Mount […]
Do kids do better with their parents in the wings, on the sidelines, or on the other side of the observation window? A former childhood ballerina tackles this tough question by taking a good look at her past — and how it relates to her own ballerina-daughter’s experience today. By Katie Femia Every time you […]
Many of us are in the dark about what to say to a parent whose child has disabilities. We don’t know what’s okay (or offensive) language. We aren’t sure when (or whether) we should ask questions. We want to be sensitive — but worry we making unintended blunders. Here, our author — an educator who […]
“Ya got trouble, with a capital T” when your family time feels scattered and you’re not connecting with your kids. Here’s how The Music Man helped this single mother strengthen family bonds — while doing something special for herself. By Katherine Teel For the past four years, two things have happened every summer. The Hazelton […]
Kids want more screen time? Offer these options to build strong skills in keyboarding, online research, internet safety, and yes, video game play too.
“I’m bored, there’s nothing to do.” “Can you buy me this new scooter? It’s on sale right now!” “Mom, I need some money to go to the movies with my friends tonight.” “Dad, can I have $50? Johnny wants me to go to a concert with him this weekend.” Summer is prime time for being […]