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Conflicts are an inevitable part of life. We have all encountered situations in which someone said or did something that offended us, hurt our feelings, or made us feel misunderstood or unappreciated. Learning how to handle difficult situations at a young age can help children cope with conflicts later in life.
Encourage Your Kids to Talk and ListenChildren have the right to feel and express their emotions, but they need to do so in healthy ways. Help your kids learn to express their feelings t...
If you were like most kids, you probably dreaded eating fruits and vegetables during your childhood. But now that you’re a parent who understands the importance of healthy food for a child’s well-being, you might find yourself struggling to talk your young kids into doing exactly what you once refused to do.
Pretty ironic, right?
To help you overcome this common challenge, ChooseMyPlate.gov suggests encouraging your children to eat fruits and veggies by trying to make it fun. Depending on their...
For many of us, spending time at home has reawakened our culinary pursuits as we dust off our favorite (or rarely opened!) cookbooks and search our creative concoctions online.
Cooking more at home is also a great opportunity for family time if you enlist your loved ones in meal prep. Even your young ones can partake in the process when you choose easy, kid-friendly recipes like these:Scrambled eggs. It’s never too soon to help your child master the art of cracking an egg—just be patient and ex...
Heading out on a summer road trip? Taking a weekend trip to grandma’s house? Keep the kids occupied—and yourself sane—by creating a road trip binder filled with fun game ideas that will help pass the time.
From classics like Hangman and I Spy to Yellow Car and the License Plate Game, you’ll have everything you need to get where you’re going without the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?”
I SpyThe first player chooses an object in the distance, then says “I spy with my little eye, some...
Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves.
Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you or on their own.
Here are some good books about money that are aimed at kids, listed by title, grade level and price. Many can also be checked out for free at the library.
One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money: K-2, $6. This b...
To many, Cinco de Mayo may seem like an adult-only holiday. But, in reality, there’s more to celebrating this day than just tequila. In fact, there are various ways to include your children in the celebration. From DIY crafts to a kid-approved salsa recipe, here are three ways to throw a family-friendly fiesta and appreciate the Mexican culture this year.
Easy To Make Maracas
No Cinco de Mayo fiesta is complete without some maracas!
READ ARTICLEKid Approved Mild Salsa
This mild bu...
Children learn by observing others around them, particularly their parents. Kids often imitate what they see adults do, whether it’s positive or negative. If you would like your children to be polite and respectful and to follow rules, demonstrate those behaviors in your own interactions with others.
Teach Kids to Communicate RespectfullyChildren learn how to speak to others by seeing and hearing how their parents communicate with other people. If you want your children to say “please” and “tha...
