Give your kids an 80s summer! Here's a list of the best summer activities we enjoyed in the 1980s, plus the ultimate 80s playlist to go along with it. I think most of us who are parents (and grandparents) agree that ...
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Camping for Beginners (Our 5 Best Tips) + Print Your Camping Checklist
Looking for ways to spend more time outside? Camping is a great option! If you're new to camping, don't miss our camping for beginners tips and free printable checklist. Camping might not be for everyone. But if ...
Our 6 Best Tips for Surviving a Beach Day with Kids
A day at the beach sounds wonderful, but with little ones in tow, it's not exactly relaxing. Keep reading to see how you can enjoy a beach day with kids -- it just takes a little planning! Most of us like to ...
The Importance of Reading for Pleasure: 6 Benefits
The days of book reports and research projects are long over for most of us. There’s no required reading list for a grown-up. Even so, many adults love to read. Unfortunately, life as an adult doesn’t often lend to a lot ...
The Ultimate Family Camping Trip Checklist: 20 Items You Need
Camping is the perfect way to unplug, de-stress, and bond with your family. If you're new to camping, I recommend reading our tips for first-time campers. Then, when you're ready to set off on your first camping ...
Our Best Tips for Road Trips With Kids
Is there a road trip in your future? Hours or days-long road trips take a little planning, and sometimes more than a little patience, even for adults. And, when you've got kids, you really need to be prepared. Check out ...
30 Mini Date Night Ideas for Couples + a Free Printable
Are you looking for "mini" date ideas? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with 30 date night ideas for married couples (and dating couples too). If you're tired of just browsing Netflix or Hulu, we've got lots of ...
What are the Signs of the Terrible Threes? Nine Tell-Tale Signs
The 'terrible twos' have a reputation with most parents. But for some toddlers, it is the year three milestone that parents and guardians find rough in their parenting journey. It is nothing much to worry about, but just ...
4 Amazing Blessings of a Strong-Willed Child
If you have a strong-willed child, your first thought is probably nowhere near the idea that he or she is a blessing. When someone first suggested to me that our strong-willed child was a blessing, I burst into laughter. ...
How Parents Can Help Children Who Struggle with Homework
As a parent, it’s tough to see your child struggle with homework, and, of course, you feel the need to help. However, helping your child too much can make them dependent on you, so it’s important to know where to draw ...
