Summer has officially started, and we bet your kids are spending as much time as possible having fun in the sun in your backyard. While many people think of sunscreen primarily as a tool for pool days or beach trips, if kids are spending time outdoors, sun safety should be a concern no matter where they are. The CDC states that even a few sunburns can increase a child’s risk of skin cancer later in life, but thankfully, there are many ways you can prioritize sun safety anywhere your children are playing outdoors. Read on →

When the weather heats up and the humidity is high, backyard fun takes on a slightly different look than it has in the temperate spring and summer months. Even when it might be too hot for regular outdoor playing activities, there are some solutions to getting the kids outdoors in the summer that will not leave them panting. With these backyard activities and games, your children are sure to remember this as one of the most exciting summers yet! Read on →

Social development is an extremely important part of growing up, and every childhood experience reinforces the things they are learning as they go. When children are going to school, interacting on the playground or attending playdates, social skills are something they are developing all the time—but what about when you’re experiencing a quiet time in life and your children are at home? The good news is, there are still ways to help your kids build their social skills, even when they aren’t necessarily being social themselves! Read on →

Hearing “I’m bored” from children of any age can be a scary thing for a parent, but if your child is in the tween age range, it can feel absolutely impossible to think of something that will keep them content. However, there is no need to worry! There are plenty of activities that can keep tweens busy and engaged, some of which you can do as a whole family. Read on →

While many kindness-spreading initiatives pop up around the holidays, we love the idea of spreading kindness all year long. Especially when things may be uncertain, showing children that they can have an impact on the well-being of those around them can make a lasting impression and help them realize the importance of helping others. Here are some of our favorite ideas for how families can spread kindness right now: Read on →

If you live far away from your relatives, it may feel difficult to give your child a sense of familial ties without having those in-person bonds to rely on. However, with a little bit of technology and creativity, you can help your children connect with relatives no matter how far away they are! While children may clam up if they are expected to hold a phone conversation with a relative they do not know well, creatively using a blend of online and in-person resources can help foster those connections across the miles. Read on →

We all want to help our children be more confident about themselves and have a higher self-esteem, but how are parents really able to make that happen? While it might sound like a lofty goal, there are ways we can reframe our daily interactions with our children to be confidence boosters that we may not have even realized! Children are so quick to internalize both positive and negative interactions with adults, and remembering this in every interaction with them can help you frame everything in a confidence-boosting light. Read on →

Helping children make healthy choices may feel like an uphill battle some days. Between tantrums over having to eat something other than mac and cheese or children who would rather watch TV than play outside, it can be difficult to show them how beneficial a healthy lifestyle can be for their mental and physical health. By leading by example, parents can show their children exactly how fun and rewarding eating and acting healthy can be. Read on →

For children, crafting is a multipurpose exercise—they can work on them alone to learn a variety of skills and stay entertained, or it is something you can do as a family to bond and spend some time together being creative. Collaborative crafting is a great bonding tool and will allow both you and your child to get your imagination working and create something fun together! Here are the top crafts we suggest for parents to do with their children: Read on →

Spring break is rapidly approaching, promising lots of family time and fun—that is, if you can convince your children to stay away from screens. While screens have become an important part of many educational and recreational activities, too much screen time has negative consequences and can even encourage children to make less healthy choices. This spring break, make an effort to engage children with the world around them through these fun activities! Read on →