When we first become parents, we imagine that our children will grow into little darlings who always listen and never throw temper tantrums. But by the time our babies are a year old, we discover that children have minds of their own...and they don’t always agree with us.

Once January hits, the fun of the holidays is over and the long, chilly days of winter set in. Often times, it’s too cold or windy to play outside so kids get bored easily. And when they’re bored, they act up!

Parenting isn’t easy, but neither is being a kid. As children grow, they experiment to learn about the world and their place in it. But often, those little experiments go awry.

The benefits of gratitude are many. From improving life satisfaction to building strong social relationships, a well-developed sense of gratitude in childhood creates advantages that last a lifetime.

Today’s families have more intense schedules than families of earlier generations. Parents work longer hours, children are engaged in more evening activities, and there is pressure to cram as much into a day as one can.

“When I get home, all I want to do is flop on the couch and veg out watching TV.” We’ve all had days like that. Our kids have them, too. But as parents, we try our best to limit screen time and engage our children in other activities.

We’ve all heard the importance of involving children in cooking. Kids who make food tend to eat better at meals, make healthier food choices, have more confidence, and try more new foods than their non-cooking counterparts.

Think back to when you were a kid. Chances are, you had a favorite grandparent. Your kids probably favored a certain grandparent, too. Grandparenting has changed quite a bit from the time you were a child.

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Parents are told over and over again that it is important to read aloud to children. But why is reading aloud so important? How do children benefit from reading aloud sessions with a parent? The effects may surprise you!

With over thirty holidays and festivals worldwide during the month of December, there is truly a celebration for everyone! The traditions of many December holidays include gift giving, tasty treats, and celebrating children.

Chloe and her little brother Jackson are going to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Chloe can't wait to go exploring. Jackson can't wait either.