We came across a story on the news wires that reinforced our decision to go TV-free during the week. You control it or it controls you:
The Nielsen Co. says in a study released last week that children ages 2 to…
If you assume the fights you and your spouse have about setting a bedtime or making your kids eat their vegetables aren’t a big deal, think again, says parenting expert Michele Borba.
Borba, author of ”The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101…
On the second day of school, I received this email from a reader who describes herself as “a civic leader, a parent and an educator.” She has penned a contract for teachers to sign, so they can start the year on some common ground with…
Every generation develops its own expressions that leave parents scratching their heads. With the Millennials (aka Gen Y) texting is quickly becoming the most common form of communication. Limited by space, the soul of this new language is brevity. Instead of “See you later,”…
Having a baby? Get ready to open your wallet.
According to a new survey by Kijiji.com, a classifieds Web site, the average American parents spent $2,577 on baby-related items when their child was born.
Summer months are most common for new…
The big Toy Fair in New York kicked off this weekend, and according to this report from the Star Ledger, the mood is reflective of the economy.
U.S. retail sales of toys generated $21.64 billion in 2008, compared with $22.32 billion…
I have a list of movies a mile long I’d love to see with my husband, but when I factor in the baby sitting costs to the ticket and popcorn prices, we usually end up waiting for the DVD release.
A…
Here are 5 great tips to help any parent and family make the most out of 2009 from Nick Friedman, Editor in Chief of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine:
1. Resolve to Read More
Kids love stories. Kids love to have stories…
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Our testers: Skylar Powers, 2, Overland; Conner, 2, Hazelwood, Kendall 1…
I sparked a mini-outcry on my Facebook page when my status line talked about my kindergartener’s political awareness. Some people seem to believe children should be sheltered from the corruption and nasty side of politics. As regular readers know, I’m clearly on the other side…
