Raising Children Bilingual: The Ultimate Guide
My three sons speak English and Spanish fluently. Raising children bilingual is ridiculously easy if you have two languages already, but even if you don’t, […]
Teaching Skills
10 Life Skills Every Kid Should Know
As parents, it’s our job to teach our kids the life skills they need to make it in the world. That’s easier said than done, […]
5 Ways to Use Your Child’s Obsession to Teach Them
Every kid goes through that obsessive stage. We joke about little boys and dinosaurs, but really, it can be anything. My youngest son is fascinated […]
Why I Let My Kids Play with Matches (and other dangerous things)
When I was growing up, playing with matches was frowned upon and for good reason. When I was six, I snuck some matches out into […]
17 Ways to Find Free or Cheap Books for Kids
We all know that reading is good for kids, but if you’re like me, you can’t really afford a full library. Fortunately, there are tons […]
Classic Chapter Books to Read Aloud
I love to read aloud to my boys. With two preteens and an almost-six year old, I get quite a variety and it’s great. However, […]
Table and Board Games for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Even if you don’t have a family game night (though I highly recommend it) there are times when a board game is just a good […]