How to Talk to Kids About Mental Health When You’re Struggling Yourself
When dealing with mental health challenges, doing anything can be difficult. Parenting while going through such struggles can be really difficult. Kids need to understand what is going on, but knowing what to say to them and how to explain it can be challenging. Here are some suggestions about how to talk to kids about […]
How Financial Stress and Poverty are Frequently Mischaracterized as Child Neglect by DCPP
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Economic hardship and poverty do not automatically constitute child neglect, yet families under financial stress are often scrutinized by child welfare agencies. The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) sometimes mistakes poverty-related challenges for […]
My Thrift Store Clothing Haul, Part 2
My daughters and I went to the thrift shop the other day and came home with such a great haul of clothing. I shared already what I ended up buying for myself, and now here is what I got for my daughters. Everything cost between $2.60 and $11.40, other than one pair of jeans that […]
How to Teach Your Kids About Volunteering
Volunteering is a great thing to do, and a terrific way to help your kids cultivate empathy and show compassion and more. When children get involved in helping others, they learn valuable lessons about kindness, responsibility, teamwork, and community. The earlier volunteering becomes a normal part of family life, the more naturally kids grow into […]
Popular Security Measures Used in Schools
You send your kid to school and all you want is for them to have a happy day full of learning. But unfortunately, these days there have been far too many school shootings and other dangerous things happening in the places meant to be for education. Here is what schools are doing to try to […]
4 Month Sleep Regression and What Monitoring Can Catch
Many parents feel blindsided when a baby who was finally sleeping longer stretches suddenly starts waking constantly again. The 4 month sleep regression can be exhausting and confusing, especially when it feels like nothing in your routine has changed. Understanding what is actually happening developmentally can make it easier to respond calmly instead of feeling […]
How Parents Can Reduce Allergy Triggers in a Child’s Bedroom
Do your kids have allergies? Bedrooms can be a big place that triggers allergies because of so many reasons. But there are things you can do, that don’t cost a lot of money, that will make your child’s bedroom a place that will be comfortable for them to sleep without worrying about itchy eyes or […]
How Daycare Prepares Children for the “Big School” Transition
One might think that daycare is essentially glorified babysitting, but daycare has a lot of benefits. Beyond simply providing childcare while parents work, quality daycare programs help children develop important social, emotional, and academic skills that prepare them for school and life. From learning independence to building confidence and communication skills, daycare can play a […]
Why the Best Tutors Teach Students How to Learn, Not Just What
A good tutor can make a world of difference. I recently needed to hire a tutor when I was taking statistics, and with his help I was able to get an 80 on the final when I otherwise certainly would have failed. But the biggest thing he gave me wasn’t just help memorizing formulas, but […]
9 Beach Essentials For Big Families
Our family loves beach trips. But a trip to the beach missing some important items can turn what would otherwise be a fun, frugal, and often free activity into something possibly miserable. So here is a list of some beach essentials not to forget if you’re going to the beach with a large family. And […]