Parenting

School is out for three months. The daylight stretches deep into the evening. And chances are, the kids are getting bored by the time the first week of summer vacation is over. If you want to spend plenty of time with family this summer and ensure that everyone keeps healthy and active, you'll need plenty of activities to try. 

Did you know teens spend up to 9 hours a day on their phones? Younger kids are watching countless hours of Youtube videos on tablets. The internet is an excellent tool, but it can also be full of dangers. 

Many parents find themselves with children crawling into bed with them every night. If it's time to get your child sleeping all night in his own room and loving it, here are a few helpful tips for making that so.

Moving is a big deal for everyone, but it is especially tough for young kids. After all, they know where everything is in their home. They may be close with their neighbors and friends.

Whether you and your family are moving across town or across the country, your kids will have to get used to a new school, a new doctor and a new home layout. It is thus not uncommon for children's behavior to change following a move. Toddlers could regress in their development. Slightly older kids may get cranky or clingy. They could also lash out or have trouble sleeping.

To make the transition as smooth as possible for your children, you need to be proactive. Before you even Google "sell my house," you should start helping your kids adjust to the idea of moving. Here are some ways to prepare your young children for a move.

1. Talk To Them in Advance

Children need time to adjust to a major change. Do not wait

Summer is approaching quickly. Soon, school will be out, and your children will be home. Without school, there is plenty of downtime during the day. Some children can entertain themselves. Others require assistance or would rather say they are bored repeatedly instead of trying to come up with solutions. Here are some ideas to help fill your child’s summer break with activities that are good for their health and encourage learning.

Moving houses is a challenging process, especially if there's a baby involved. You won't have to take care of one thing but two - relocation and your baby. Besides keeping your child happy, healthy, and alive, you'll have a tone of things to do moving-wise - decluttering, cleaning, packing, transporting, and then everything from the top when you arrive at your new home. It all sounds like a lot, and, to be honest, it is. However, it's not impossible. This situation is pretty manageable if you plan it properly. So, to help you and give you peace of mind, we gathered a few tips for a smooth process when moving with your baby. Shall we?

In today's world, having an eco-conscious mindset and taking action are some of the most important things you can do. 

When you're a parent, you have even more of an opportunity to contribute to the greater good of the environment by educating your children. All that's needed is a little nudge to get them headed in the right direction. Here are five tips for raising eco-conscious kids.

If you work at home, you might be wondering what ways you can keep your children busy during a normal workday. This can be challenging for any parent, but working at home can make it extra difficult depending on what you are doing, what ages your children are, and what they have to keep them busy at home. Follow these suggestions to make it easier for them to have fun and stay entertained while you finish up your work.

With the weather warming up, it's time to get back outside. The fields are ready for play, and kids have a lot of energy. Parents may want them to join a team or find an extracurricular activity to keep them busy and help them socialize this spring. It's the perfect time of year to explore the options. The following are six popular spring sports your kiddos may love!

Softball and Baseball

These sports get kids on the field and work on several essential skills. They are about team effort, strategy and physical development, so when you register them with a league, look for children to reap many benefits. The first is fun outside and simply getting to be around others. 

You're likely, though, to get a bit more from this experience. Coaches work with kids on keeping their equipment together, talking about how to organize bats, softball gloves and helmets, so they don't

As a parent, you're familiar with being busy. Whether it's meeting your children's basic needs, problem-solving or adapting to new routines, there is always something important going on. However, it's just as necessary to take a step back amid this busyness to prioritize playing with your kids.