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Errands: all parents have a list of them to get done. But they can become a total hassle when you have to bring the kids along. Some children may be fine with it, while others view the experience as torture and see fit complain the whole time. Just like that, a list of three or […]

The Lego Group manufactured their first toy bricks in 1949. However, Legos are far from being a thing of the past. From far off lands to film-inspired sets (The Millennium Falcon, need we say more?), this company has done more for the young, creative mind than most toy companies could ever hope to. Even The

As I got a little older, I had to become realistic with myself and come to terms with the fact that I would never play in the NBA. I wasn’t big enough, strong enough, fast enough, or just plain good enough to play at that level. I lacked the physicality it takes to be successful

Steffani Raff is an accomplished storyteller and a devoted mother. She’s also a blogger, an author, and a coach for young participants in the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Her first book, The Ravenous Gown, will be released this month, and is jam-packed with a new kind of fairy tale—the kind in which “beauty is bigger than

When I was young and my mom was pregnant with my brother, I was given the task of choosing his middle name. Of all the names I could have picked, I decided to go with my hero’s name: Parrish, as in Alan Parrish, the character played by Robin Williams in the film Jumanji. I’m only

Ever heard the phrase “You can dress her up, but you can’t take her anywhere”? Sometimes taking your children out can feel like that. But whether your kid’s a fidgeter or a food-fight starter, here are some suggestions to keep them entertained while they wait for their meals. 1. I Spy, of course! Restaurants are

But we don’t always realize that. Click to tweet:For many if not most of us, parenting is one of the most fulfilling and joyous experiences our humanity allows. One day while dusting I happened to notice a little blotch of ink on my wife’s white desk-blotter—and immediately saw it as an island. Putting the dust

Toddlers make messes after you’ve just cleaned up. Two- and Three-Year-Olds thrive on saying, “No.” And so it progresses as children, tweens, and teens don’t follow rules you carefully lay out on their behalf. What’s a parent to do? You lay out your expectations, set routines, and give all the love you have in your

Christmas is a wonderful, but hectic time for families. We love the magic and goodness of the season, but sometimes the preparation can be overwhelming. Here is one Mom’s predicament: The school has a fundraiser going so Mom needs to bake cookies for her daughter to take to the classroom. The church holiday party is