Category: Parenting

a young boy sitting in a living room putting on his shoes

When Do Kids Learn to Tie Shoes? Does This Skill Still Matter?

When do kids learn to tie shoes? Is this still an important skill to learn? Let’s discuss learning to tie shoes in the age of Velcro and flip-flops.

When Do Kids Learn Left and Right?

Mastering left and right might seem like second nature to us, but have you ever stopped to think about how incredible this skill really is? It’s the

A little boy with a question mark drawn on a chalk board above his head.

Spring Questions for Kids to Spark a Love for the Outdoors

After the cold and sometimes dismal winter months, spring and signs of spring are popping up. As we move into the season of growth, renewal, Easter, egg

Picture of crayons of all colors waiting to color your new Pokemon coloring book!

Is Your Pokémon Coloring Book Fake? How to Spot a Knockoff!

Do you have kids that love Pokémon? Maybe love is too mild of a word. How about obsessed with Pokémon? I get it. They want Pokémon everything,

A mother and daughter work on February coloring sheets together.

Robot Themed February Coloring Sheets and More

February is a month dedicated to love and fun, and what better way to celebrate it than with some exciting printable coloring pages? Coloring pages have been

A child draws a hand made valentine card

Virtual Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

If you can’t be with all the sweet kiddos in your life on Valentine’s Day, don’t sweat it. Thanks to technology, you can still connect and celebrate

A young girl looks into a creek with a magnifying glass

Let’s Explore! Young Children Learn About Their World Chiefly by Experiencing It

Babies are born for learning, and their brains develop through experiences. Our children need a stimulating environment with plenty of different ways to play and learn. They

Reading is a big part of a child's growing up story. A boy sits on a stack of book while looking at another book.

12 Ways to Make Your Child’s Growing Up Story More Purposeful and Less Challenging

Let’s face it: learning to be a human is hard. You have to learn everything, and I mean everything. Walking, grabbing, words, expressions, manners, colors, left and

A mother tries to reason with her whining daughter.

Complaining Without a Solution is Whining. Turn Kids’ Whining into Problem-Solving!

Complaining without a solution is whining. You may have heard a quote similar to this idea. (More on that and other quotes later for interested fellow word

A young girl smiles up at a robot while she touches its hand.

9 Ways Robot Stories for Kids Boost Creativity, Curiosity, and Confidence

As a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver, you’ve probably already discovered the magical power of books. They can turn a rainy day into a creative exploration of