Kids

By Deborah Cruz

Are Roblox and other popular online video games with chat safe for kids? We help parents understand if Roblox is appropriate for young kids.

By Stephanie Sokol

Social media influencers and family vloggers may not realize the danger of posting kids on social media. Learn to protect kids' privacy online and stay safe.

By Kate Wehr

A foster parent shares her unexpected lessons and stories about the experience and challenges of fostering kids.

By Dr. Chelsea Hetherington, Ph.D.

Walking on tiptoes is a common habit for young children, but is it something that parents should worry about? Is toe walking in children something that they’ll grow out of, or is it a sign of an underlying condition?

By Kristina Cappetta

What can you do if your kid is a bully? How to stop bullying and teach kids empathy. Tips for parents to stop bullying behavior in children and when to intervene.

By Alan Mosely

We’ll go over the in's and out's of gross motor skills and share some fun, free, easy and safe activities to do with your child!

By Erica Loop

These easy middle school lunch ideas are tasty and so simple that your kids can make lunch themselves!

By Elisa Cinelli

A guide to becoming a foster parent. Understand fostering vs. adopting, the challenges of the foster care system and your rights as a foster parent.

By Heidi Butler

Is it okay for toddlers to eat chocolate? Here's how much candy is alright to feed to toddlers and young kids.

By Deborah Porter

Expert advice on how to argue in front of your kids while demonstrating good parenting.

By Dawn Huebner

If your child is seeking excessive reassurance and constantly worrying, here's how to help them deal with this anxiety.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Is social media bad for kids' mental health? Research reveals the impact of social media apps and the Internet on teens and children.

Download our free printable ‘get to know you’ questions and use them on car journeys, to start conversations or even at the dinner table!

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Teaching kids about money is one of those things that's not always covered in school. As parents, here's how you can help educate children about personal finance and managing money.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Social and emotional learning is a key part of our children's development. Here are 15 activities preschool-aged kids can do at home to help develop their social and emotional learning skills.

By Jennifer Caffelle

Here are 30 simple and achievable mindfulness activities for kids focusing on sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound.

Preparing kids to be high achievers who lead happy, fulfilled lives is much easier said than done. Showing them how to persevere in the face of adversity is one of the best ways to help your children thrive. No one likes their kids to feel discouraged, but being challenged and experiencing failure are important to allow them to grow. Use these three science-backed exercises such as an emotional grid, a goal setting worksheet, and a conversational cube to teach skills like identifying emotions, working through challenges and practicing positive self-talk. These printables are perfect for learning life's teachable moments (even during unknown times) and make for a great non-screen activity!

Preparing kids to be high achievers who lead happy, fulfilled lives is much easier said than done. Showing them how to persevere in the face of adversity is one of the best ways to help your children thrive. No one likes their kids to feel discouraged, but being challenged and experiencing failure are important to allow them to grow. Use these three science-backed exercises such as an emotional grid, a goal setting worksheet, and a conversational cube to teach skills like identifying emotions, working through challenges and practicing positive self-talk. These printables are perfect for learning life's teachable moments (even during unknown times) and make for a great non-screen activity!