Chores are responsibilities, but they’re also opportunities for kids to learn how to care for themselves, others and the home they live in. “Chores” may have a negative connotation, so it’s preferable for parents to reframe chores as performing routine tasks around the house or to help the family, which build skills and habits needed ...

Who doesn’t love to see a happy child gifted with a new toy? After the initial joy wears off, though, families are often left with cluttered playrooms stuffed with unused playthings. No matter how thoughtful, some toys simply go to waste. While suffering a modest decline in 2019, toy sales are expected to pick up ...

When top trending toys include robotic tumbling hedgehogs and Nerf guns with “Fortnite”-branded darts, do simple puppets stand a chance? They sure do, said psychologist, educator and puppeteer Susan E. Linn, author of “The Case for Make Believe.” “Creative play: First of all it’s fun. Creative play is a window into children’s hearts and minds. ...

With Christmas falling on a Wednesday this year, the kiddos are about to embark on a very lengthy break from school. Of course your tweens and teens are going to look to spend a lot of those days off watching Netflix and playing video games. And, some of that is fine. After all, they will ...

We’re all on the move a lot this time of year. From holiday open houses to dinners with the in-laws, social calendars are just busier this month. When you have kids, especially younger ones, all the visiting and traveling comes with an extra challenge – how to keep them occupied in a way that limits ...

There’s something appropriately nostalgic about sharing books with children in these technology-driven times we live in today.   Whether you’re looking to pick up a book as a last-minute holiday gift or just want to spend time reading with your little, or not-so-little ones, we’ve compiled a list of 10 great titles based on Amazon’s ...

Coping with the loss of a loved one during the holidays is complicated. There is no one-size-fits all solution because everyone experiences grief in their own way – especially children. One of the most important things you can do to help your family deal with their emotions is to be kind to yourself and your ...

Help is not limited to clinics. We all know someone stressed or anxious. Disconnection begets isolation. A sense of belonging and to be heard are healing gifts.

Learning doesn’t stop when kids are off of school for holiday break. It’s actually the perfect time to encourage snuggling up with a good book.