How Art-Based Activities Help Child Development
Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into the...
How To Prepare Kids for Fall Sports Tryouts
Schools typically host tryouts for their sports teams in August, so now is a great time for your young athlete to prepare if they...
Only the Essentials: Summer Camp Packing Tips
While many summer camps provide parents with a suggested packing list, parents still may worry about whether their child is going to camp with...
First Relationships for Teens: 5 Questions for Parents
During the summer, teens spend a lot more time with their friends than during the school year. It’s possible that your teen may enter...
Supporting Your Middle Child
“Middle child syndrome” is a common phrase used to describe how middle children may feel left out or frequently compared to their siblings. In...
Parents Can Help Support Kids’ Mental Health Throughout the School Year
With the excitement and first-day jitters of a new school year now in our rearview mirror, it is important to recognize that your child’s...
The Next Stage for Teens: Lessons on “Finding Happy” with Peter Samuelson
Peter Samuelson has had an eventful life. The “Revenge of the Nerds” producer has worked in the film industry since the 1970s and has...
Work in Progress: Summer Jobs for 5 Age Groups
Summer will be here before we know it, and kids of all ages will have lots of time on their hands. They could—and certainly...
What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
The Japanese docu-series “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the...
Fund for Educational Excellence: Sense of Belonging Key to Student Success
A new report from the Baltimore-based nonprofit Fund for Educational Excellence has found that when students feel they are part of their school’s community,...
