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I refuse to let another "must," "ought" or "should" prevent me from savoring this brief window of opportunity that I have to enjoy time with my only-young-once daughters.
I asked Betsy Bird, a New York City librarian, if she'd join me in suggesting a few final fun reads for summer. Here is a video featuring the two of us, a bunch of books, and the occasional baby sound effects. Enjoy!
I've taken it upon myself to pick out the books I believe to have the most universally sound parenting advice. The lessons learned in these books are powerful, making them worth a second read as an adult.
School or no school, there's a world of learning opportunities for kids. Keep kids engaged in learning throughout the summer months with these enjoyable and educational apps and websites.
Students regress about a month during summer break. But for children from low-income families, it can be even more, especially when it comes to reading growth. And over time, this phenomenon snowballs.
Summer should be a time for roaming, discovering and running outside -- but unfortunately, for all too many kids, more free time means more screen time and more structured activities.
They try to create a space where our kids can tell their stories and maybe start to dream and believe that their stories don't have to be tragedies.
Find Time for Summer Fun By Jodi Lipper & Cerina Vincent Our upcoming book Live Like a Hot Chick is all about finding balance between work and play. ...
Summer smooths the restless heart and the sun's rays are a balm for the battered spirit. Summer's ecstatic and unexpected pleasures counterbalance the occasional bitterness of life.
As an adult I continue to feel the promise of summer. It reminds me of the power and magic of "childish" dreams.
Before you give up and surrender the TV remote, consider some activities that can be productive, safe and fun for kids of all ages.
You can have fun, stay healthy and look great in your swimsuit all summer, if you abide by some basic strategies.
My dislike of the sun is actually the result of a combination of both the Korean cultural upbringing and the photosensitivity I suffered as a child.
How, you might ask, does one fake-ation? Just follow these handy steps, and before you know it, you'll be on the road to a fleeting sensation of something that might pass for relaxation, relatively speaking!
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