A few weeks back I wrote about my summer checklist and asked for yours in return.My favorite reply came from Cathryn Montoya, who sent a photo of her 6-year-old daughter’s list with x’s next to the items she’s already tackled (the zoo, swimming, camping). Still to do? “Go to a ...
Rice Krispies Treats feeling a little square? Try one shaped like a cheeseburger, an emoji, or a bike, thanks to fun-food fanatic Jessica Siskin’s book. We chatted with Siskin to get the scoop on how (and why!) she became the queen of cool cereal creations.<h3>Getting her ...
Make sure kids come up with strong passwords and know never to share them. If kids need to write down passwords to remember them, consider writing down password hints, and store any written-down passwords or hints in a super secret place away from the computer. Consider using a password manager ...
You're standing in the yard with your children. The temperature has just dropped 20 degrees, and it's pitch dark. Not normal nighttime dark - your kids have seen that before - but completely black, as though all the light is gone from the world. Because it has.The Great American Eclipse is ...
When you think about summertime, you might think about swimming, camping, bike riding, and other outdoor fun. The reality is that summer also means lots more time in front of the TV.According to a study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, kids watch about 20 more minutes ...
A “summer rules” checklist is bopping around on social media, ostensibly for parents to keep their kids from mainlining electronics for three months straight.It goes like this:“Have you: Made your bed? Brushed your teeth? Brushed your hair? Gotten dressed? Had breakfast?“Plus,” it ...
