Familius.com Shop

Talk Together

A girl working on a computer and writing in a notebook while the boy next to her plays on a tablet.

Setting Healthy Screen-Time Limits for the School Year

Some kids just want to game, but sometimes they need to use their screens for school. So how do you set healthy screen-time limits during the school year? Gaming, watching funny YouTube videos, and working on creative school projects—whether or not you like it, technology is a permanent part of kids’ lives. Finding the right

Setting Healthy Screen-Time Limits for the School Year Read More »

A smiling boy sitting with his classmates at school and holding a chalkboard with scribbles.

Recognizing and Managing Back-to-School Anxiety

What Is “Back-to-School Anxiety”? Kids and teens might simply have anxious personalities; they may experience intermittent anxiety, or they may even have an anxiety disorder. But back-to-school anxiety can be its very own issue: anxiety specifically about returning to school. This type of anxiety can occur in kids with no history of anxiety concerns. What

Recognizing and Managing Back-to-School Anxiety Read More »

A mom helping her daughter get ready to leave for the first day of school by adjusting the girl’s shirt while the girl holds her backpack straps.

Coping with First-Day Jitters: Helping Your Child Adjust to the First Day of School

The first day of school is the number one culprit of giving kids butterflies. Help your kids fight the first-day jitters with these simple strategies. Whether your kid is a baby bird just leaving the nest or a seasoned student starting a new year for the third time, some kids just get nervous on the

Coping with First-Day Jitters: Helping Your Child Adjust to the First Day of School Read More »

A mom and her son smiling while sitting on the ground with a bike.

Quick End-of-Summer Activities to Spend More Time with Your Kids

Forget rows of school supplies and back-to-school nightmares—these quick end-of-summer activities will make the most of your vacation. As the summer sun gradually sets on another unforgettable season, finding quality time to spend with your children might seem like a challenge amidst busy work schedules and back-to-school preparations. But fear not, for the last days

Quick End-of-Summer Activities to Spend More Time with Your Kids Read More »

A mom and dad helping their daughter prepare for school by handing her a backpack.

13 Tips for Navigating the Back-to-School Transition Like a Boss

From school supplies to sleep schedules, these thirteen tips will have you navigating the back-to-school transition like a boss. As the bright summer days begin to wane, families across the country find themselves facing a familiar challenge: transitioning from the relaxed, sun-kissed days of vacation to the structured, fast-paced rhythm of the school year. The

13 Tips for Navigating the Back-to-School Transition Like a Boss Read More »

A mom, dad, and their son and daughter cooking together in the kitchen.

3 Recipes That Bring Exotic Places Right to Your Plate

Can’t travel to exotic destinations this summer? These three delicious recipes will bring the destination to you! Are you on a tight budget? Did your passport fall through? For whatever reason you find yourself stranded at home this summer, these flavorful culinary delights will transport you to the exotic places you’ve dreamed of. Without leaving

3 Recipes That Bring Exotic Places Right to Your Plate Read More »

A mom and daughter sitting on the floor of a living room and packing a suitcase.

8 Tips for Co-parenting during Summer Break

Co-parenting over summer break can become a new kind of challenge. But with these eight tips, you can rock the two-house summer. Summer is fun when you’re hopping from the beach to the mall. But it’s not so exciting when you’re hopping from house to house and arguing about who gets the kids. While co-parenting

8 Tips for Co-parenting during Summer Break Read More »

Scroll to Top

📦 Free shipping on all continental U.S. orders over $60!