10 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM September 28, 2022 STEM education helps kids learn many valuable life skills. Parents can spark their child’s inter... 3 min read
10 Ways to Foster Creativity in Your Kids September 21, 2022 10 ideas parents can try to help their kids develop creative thinking skills. 3 min read
Co-Parenting a Student-Athlete August 08, 2022 Student-athletes have a lot to manage. Try these 5 tips when co-parenting a child who plays sports. 2 min read
Co-Parenting & High School Prom May 05, 2022 Tips for co-parents when navigating their child’s high school prom. 2 min read
Co-Parenting a Child with Autism March 24, 2022 4 tips for co-parents with an autistic child. 2 min read
Negative Punishment in Parenting February 22, 2022 Tips on how and when negative punishment should be used to reinforce good behaviors. 2 min read
Teaching Your Kids to be Independent January 10, 2022 Raising independent children takes work and encouragement from both parents. Here are 5 ways you can i... 4 min read
Communicating With Your Kids Effectively December 17, 2021 5 strategies to help parents and children communicate effectively at all ages. 2 min read
6 Tips to Help Your Toddler Sleep Better December 14, 2021 If your toddler is having trouble sleeping at night, try these strategies. 3 min read
Avoid Overindulging Your Kids October 27, 2021 Discussing overindulgence with your co-parent is important to your child's long-term success. 2 min read
Religious Differences & Co-Parenting October 07, 2021 Tips to help co-parents navigate religious differences. 2 min read
Helping Kids Cope with Stress October 06, 2021 Tips for co-parents to help their children cope with stress. 2 min read
Back to School and Family Time August 25, 2021 Tips for parents to set aside designated family time when kids go back to school. 4 min read
5 Co-Parenting Strategies for Navigating Kids Extracurricular Activities Caroline Kelley August 13, 2021 Navigating kids extracurricular activities with your co-parent can be difficult. Try these 5 strategies. 4 min read
Setting Child Technology Guidelines July 20, 2021 How to set healthy technology guidelines for your children. 3 min read
Summer Jobs for Teens July 14, 2021 A guide for parents to help their teens find summer jobs. 3 min read
Acts of Kindness for Kids July 12, 2021 How practicing acts of kindness can be beneficial to your kids. 3 min read
How to Help a Shy Child Socialize July 07, 2021 The do’s and don'ts of helping a shy child succeed 3 min read
Coping with Sending Your First Child to College June 22, 2021 Coping with an empty nest as your child moves away to college. 4 min read
8 Strategies to Help Your Child Cope with a Narcissistic Parent Dr. Ramani Durvasula June 15, 2021 The only thing more challenging than a divorce from a narcissistic spouse is helping your children thr... 6 min read
Stress Management for Kids June 14, 2021 Stress is a major part of everyday life and being able to identify and reduce stress within kids is vi... 3 min read
Merging Families March 25, 2021 Starting a new romantic relationship after divorce, for one or both co-parents, is not uncommon. Somet... 4 min read
Goal Setting for Kids January 07, 2021 Creating goals for yourself can help to kickstart new habits and help you feel motivated. Goal setting... 2 min read
Tips for Picky Eaters November 06, 2020 As your children transition to eating solid food and start to explore new flavors, you might find that... 2 min read
Sibling Rivalry October 15, 2020 It’s pretty inevitable that kids will bicker and argue. While sibling rivalry can be harmless, p... 3 min read
Create New Holiday Traditions September 11, 2020 There are many ways to Split Custody Over the Holidays, and doing it in advance as a part of your pare... 3 min read
Family Friendly Fall Activities September 04, 2020 We have created a list of fall activity ideas for families to do near them, regardless of their budget... 5 min read
What is Authoritative Parenting? July 16, 2020 Authoritative Parenting is a parenting style with high responsiveness and a high level of expectations... 3 min read
How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums June 24, 2020 A tantrum is a child expressing frustration with a situation. It could be that your toddler is struggl... 4 min read
110 Activities for Kids June 15, 2020 After keeping your kids busy indoors for the past few months, it is time to find fun ways to spend the... 4 min read
Tips for Blended Families April 15, 2020 A blended family consists of a couple, the children they have had together, and the children they have... 4 min read
Virtual Play-Dates for Kids During COVID-19 April 07, 2020 Canceling birthday parties, sleepovers, and extracurricular activities mean that children are spending... 2 min read
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health March 25, 2020 COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down, and for children this also means school closures, canceling... 3 min read
56 Ways to Connect With Your Kids March 23, 2020 Whether you are at home for the quarantine or just home for the weekend, this list of activities is fo... 1 min read
Explaining COVID-19 to your Kids March 19, 2020 Kids are very sensitive to anxiety and stress from parents, and it is important that you feel fully pr... 2 min read
Activities to Maintain Snow Day Sanity February 04, 2020 An unplanned day at home can be an inconvenience for your schedule or your employer, but it is also an... 2 min read
How to Talk to an Angry Child January 30, 2020 Whether it’s a stubborn toddler not getting his way and erupting into a loud, public tantrum on ... 3 min read
How to Share Custody of a Child with Special Needs November 19, 2019 If one of your children has special needs, there are additional items you need to plan to ensure your ... 4 min read
2019 Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages November 15, 2019 After combing through dozens of Holiday Gift Buying Guides from the experts, here are a variety of gre... 3 min read
13 Apps for Kids to Safely Communicate with Family October 25, 2019 There are plenty of messaging apps out there to help keep children in touch with members of their fami... 2 min read
Why Parenting Doesn't Stop at 18 October 11, 2019 Children may legally be considered adults at this age, but that does not mean they are have fully grow... 3 min read
How to Break the Awkwardness of Talking to Your Kids About Sex October 10, 2019 Parents are fearful of having the sex talk with their children because they are worried about messing ... 4 min read
When Does Separation Anxiety Become Worrisome? October 08, 2019 Separation anxiety is not an issue unless it becomes prolonged or severe or starts to interfere with d... 3 min read
3 Helpful Ways to Encourage Your Shy Child to Socialize October 08, 2019 Shyness is a feeling that many have in certain situations, but it doesn’t have to be the definin... 4 min read
5 Rational Tactics to Make Sibling Rivalry a Thing of the Past September 30, 2019 Brothers and sisters are going to fight from time to time. That's normal. The key is to make sure ... 2 min read
The 5 Best Techniques for Boosting Your Kids' Confidence Immediately September 19, 2019 Confidence makes you feel good about trying new things and challenging yourself. 4 min read
How Homework Is Preparing Your Kids for the Future September 18, 2019 According to research from Germany, Newsweek cited that students who put effort into their homework as... 2 min read
4 Ways to Get Your Kids to Listen You Can Start Immediately September 17, 2019 If you can improve model excellent listening skills for your children, and have empathy for them when ... 3 min read
How to Help Your Kids Learn Best September 11, 2019 Learning is much more than schooling. Education is an extremely complex process, and something we all ... 4 min read
Ways Kids Can Make Money During the School Year August 30, 2019 How can kids earn money during the school year, without running themselves (and their parents) into th... 3 min read
At What Age Should Kids Get a Phone? August 28, 2019 Allowing your children to have a cell phone is an extremely personal decision for every parent and fam... 3 min read
Why Kids Bully August 27, 2019 Bullying is not a new problem. It's been a fact of life and an accepted reality for generations of... 3 min read
Why Kids Should Have Pets August 06, 2019 Researchers are working hard to build a solid scientific case behind what many of us intuitively feel ... 3 min read
How to Deal with Parental Alienation July 15, 2019 Parental alienation is when a child rejects a parent, resists contact with a parent, or shows extreme ... 2.3 min read
How Do I Talk to My Teen? June 28, 2019 Communicating with teenagers can be difficult. Here are some tips to help parents talk to their teens. 2 min read
Apps to Monitor Kids' Phones June 07, 2019 Best practices and parental control apps for monitoring kids’ phones and tracking internet activ... 4 min read
How to Raise a Child with Good Manners May 31, 2019 Good manners are behaviors exhibited to show respect. Parents can teach kids good manners with these t... 3 min read
Why You Should Take Parenting Classes May 31, 2019 Parenting classes can help parents learn valuable information about every stage in their child’s... 2 min read
Summer Activities for Every Budget May 23, 2019 A list of fun summer activities for families no matter their budget. Kids will love these ideas! 2 min read
What Is the Purpose of Summer School? May 22, 2019 Summer school can help students catch up or provide new learning opportunities. 2 min read
What Is Free-Range Parenting? May 16, 2019 Free range parenting encourages parents to allow their children to grow and learn with more independen... 3 min read
Common Co-Parenting Rules April 26, 2019 Here are some common co-parenting rules to help you raise happy, healthy children. 4 min read
Introducing Your New Significant Other to Your Child April 01, 2019 Introducing a new significant other to your child after divorce can be made easier with these tips. &n... 3 min read
How to Tell If Your Kids Are in Distress March 29, 2019 If your child exhibits signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, or emotional turmoil after a divorce, th... 3 min read
Co-parenting Done Right March 29, 2019 How good communication and putting the children first helped these celebrity couples in their co-paren... 4 min read
Do Kids Really Need Recess? March 15, 2019 The benefits of recess for kids and how you can support it in schools. 2 min read
Can Children Fly Alone? March 14, 2019 How Unaccompanied minor programs vary by airline and what you need to do before booking your child&rsq... 3 min read
Top Educational Apps for Kids February 27, 2019 Today we're scouring the internet to help parents learn more about the top educational apps for ki... 3 min read
How Can Kids Earn an Allowance? February 23, 2019 Ways you can implement an allowance for your kids, with or without chores, to teach them money managem... 3 min read
Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids February 11, 2019 A list of easy and fun arts and crafts projects for you and your kids this Valentine’s Day. 2 min read
Parenting Expectations vs. Reality January 17, 2019 You have a newborn baby, a completely blank slate. A perfect miniature person waiting for you to mold ... 1 min read
How to Tell Your Children About Divorce October 23, 2018 Telling your children about divorce will be one of the most critical presentations of your life. Unfor... 3 min read
17 Top Family Movies October 17, 2018 Ok, let's face it, comedy is extremely subjective. What makes one-person laugh might make another ... 1 min read
Parenting & Technology September 25, 2018 Technology and screen time are essential topics for parents to educate themselves on and discuss as ch... 2 min read
How Chores Are an Essential Part of Childhood September 20, 2018 How chores are an essential part of childhood and how co-parents can teach kids responsibility in the ... 3 min read
The Benefits of Positive Parenting September 14, 2018 Positive parenting is an approach to raising children that focuses on encouragement and support as opp... 3 min read
19 Children's Books About Divorce September 09, 2018 A list of children's books about divorce to help kids cope. 3 min read
49 Free Summer Activities for Kids August 01, 2018 49 free activities for kids to try during the summer. 2 min read
Helpful Links Administration for Children & Families The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting (Healthy Children) The American Bar Association Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Co-Parenting into the Future Federal Student Aid National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Youth Resources) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Labor (Youth & Labor) Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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