Stories

It can really be hard for parents to develop these character traits and attitudes in their teens. But I believe that by starting early and being consistent, teens can become much more self-assertive and less uncertain and unhappy.   One of the most important ways that parents can teach their kids to be self-assertive is […]

How will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Perhaps you thought about cooking a special feast or booking a flight to visit family in your hometown. Of course, nothing is wrong with partaking in a traditional meal with your loved ones. But if you’re looking to switch things up a bit, consider these unconventional Thanksgiving ideas

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

          …because, dudes, that’s what history really is—a story. In fact, it’s THE story of everything and everybody! And there’s nothing cooler than stories—you know it, I know it, and the babies in their strollers know it.           Let me give you an example—just a teenie-weenie one out of all the awesome stories that make

“Go to your room! You’re grounded for the next week, and I don’t want to hear any excuses about how it’s homecoming!” My mother was furious, although I knew it couldn’t be too awful since she was yelling at me instead of doing her whole creepy quiet thing. But I was furious, too. “I hate

This article is an excerpt from John Olive’s Tell Me a Story in the Dark.   Click to tweet:When you read a child a story you are letting her know that she is part of a loving family, with a tradition of support she can depend on. Are we really going tell, or read, our

  National cooking expert Barbara Beery, author of the bestselling The Pink Princess Cookbook and Fairies Cookbook has done it again, creating the perfect cookbook for your little princesses who like all things frozen and fun! Focused on Frozen Treats, Party Eats and Treats, Sipping Treats, and Party Crafts, The Snow Princess Cookbook is a

Clay Rice has been cutting silhouettes since he was little. Today the artist—and author—travels the country, delighting customers with his talents as his famous grandfather, Carew Rice, once did. His incredible silhouette landscapes have been sought after by collectors worldwide, and he is the recipient of Moonbeam Children’s Book Award and the IPPY Award for