Teach your child to read and love poetry with these twelve literary devices. Then nothing, not Robert Frost or Shakespeare, will trip them up. Introducing children to poetry can be an enriching experience that helps develop their language skills, writing, and creativity. But poetry, with all of its literary brilliance and complexity, can be especially […]
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The key to overcoming adversity is dancing in the rain. By finding joy in times of hardship, we can become healthier and happier. There are two ways to look at rainstorms: as an inconvenience, something to be feared, or as a nurturer, something that brings life and creates puddles to dance in. “Dancing in the
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A child’s lies are hard on both parents and children. If your child is lying, here’s what you can do, from common signs to conversation tips. As parents, we’re responsible for guiding our children, but that becomes harder if we’re not met with honesty. More than the parental and moral reasonings behind honesty, lying can
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Use these three messages to get a better understanding of Robert Frost’s poem—for yourself or to help your child with homework. The joy of poetry is that there’s more than one path you can take to the end. Much like the diverging paths in Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” there are three essential messages
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These pranks will liven up April Fools’ Day with laughter. Your family may know a prank is coming, but they can’t stop it! If there’s ever a day to let loose your most devious, mischievous pranks—without taking things too far—April 1 is it. April Fools’ Day is the perfect excuse for creative, over-the-top laughter. Here
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A strong woman begins her journey with the support of other strong people. Here’s how you can support your daughter to reach her full potential. Nobody walks out of the womb as a resilient, independent, and confident person. It’s something that parents lovingly teach their children. So how can we guarantee that we’re raising our
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Do you ever feel like your child or grandchild is speaking an alien language? Translate your conversations with these sixteen must-know slang terms. Slang terms are one of the many reasons that every generation says language “is going to the dogs.” Any sort of language change can feel foreign, especially when we don’t understand it.
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Story time is the best time for family bonding. Inspire your storytelling with these creative prompts and tips for telling stories together. Story time isn’t just for fun. The positive back-and-forth interactions that help kids develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively also help kids see two crucial truths: “I belong, and I am loved.” Using storytelling
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The power of positive representation for women lies in its ability to challenge and inspire women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds to reach their full potential. One of the most important qualities of a good story is relatability. People want to see themselves in media, whether that be through physical appearance, personality, or circumstances.
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The golden rule exists for a reason: kids can be mean. Teach your child these seven other strategies to help them respond to bullies. Kids can be brutally honest, and often at the worst times. This is because kids develop social and emotional skills at different stages, which makes unkind behavior unfortunately common, but is
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