Planning to get a head start on your family’s Elf on the Shelf tradition? The season for that mischievous little elf to make its annual appearance is almost upon us, delighting children and (let’s be honest) stressing out a lot of parents everywhere. If you find yourself staring at your Elf on the Shelf and … Read more
Why are would-you-rather questions so effective for kids? If you’ve ever tried to help children open up and communicate more, you probably agree with me that it can be a challenge. Kids are focused on the things they enjoy, and, more than anything, they love playing and spending time with their friends. However, people of all … Read more
If you have landed on this page, you probably have kids and want to help them appreciate the beauty of board games while they are still young. We are here to help! In this post, we’ve compiled the 15 best board games for 8-year-olds that will help your kids develop an interest in board games. … Read more
Looking for new ways to keep your kids busy while they are at home? Trying to limit mobile phone and tablet time? These days, more and more children are becoming hooked on digital devices and forgetting what it feels like to go outside and have fun with other kids. Sadly, sometimes parents can’t even talk … Read more
Toxic grandparents? How did we get here? And what are the red flags one has infiltrated your life? The last time I checked, grandparents were the “sweet” ones. They used to come by and spoil the grandchildren rotten but in a good way. Grandmas helped around the home, so daughters could relax and unwind from … Read more
Does your child seem nervous, sad, angry or withdrawn at times? Does he cry at the drop of a hat or still have issues with wetting the bed? Does his self-esteem seem low, despite all of the compliments you give him on a regular basis? These are just some of the ways anxiety presents itself … Read more
Have you ever wondered what joy looks like for kids—in meme form? Kid memes are the Internet’s way of bottling up the infectious laughter and pure joy that only children can inspire. These snippets of humor offer more than just a quick chuckle; they’re a gateway to reliving the innocence and hilarity of youth. From … Read more
Since my earliest childhood, I recall seeing myself as the family black sheep. While Cinderella eventually won her prince’s heart with a glass slipper, most of us black sheep are stuck with a foot in it. Drama, feeling like you’re an orphan, that you don’t belong, and not feeling valued are all signs of being … Read more
Imagine having a highly sensitive child who feels profound compassion for animals, even insects. This child hates violence and cruelty, routing the conviction toward justice. This child is a rescuer of the innocents and an empath who physically feels others’ pain. The child is overly generous, intelligent, witty, lonely, worried, a reader and writer of … Read more
Even outgoing kids sometimes get shy, especially in new situations. A great way to get kids to open up is to ask questions. Ice breaker questions for kids are great for starting conversations and helping kids get to know the people around them. When you think about icebreaker questions you don’t want to get too … Read more