A famous adage says, “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” As parents, we must encourage our children to be literate as early as possible. The youth is the future of our nation, after all. Choosing topics like overcoming hurdles, encouraging diversity, and . . .

Birthday parties for girls can be outrageously expensive. At any age, parents easily spend hundreds to thousands of dollars to celebrate their little one’s special day. However, instead of breaking the bank to throw an over-the-top celebration, set a budget for the party and stick to it. The cheapest birthday . . .

Written by Britt Lynn You’re going to do lots and lots of math in your life, and most of it won’t even be for school. Math is all around you every single day. Are you saving your allowance to buy some cool new clothes or toys, and want to know how far . . .

Written by Britt Lynn STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These areas of study give us the tools we need for some of the coolest jobs in the world. Ever wanted to build robots, go to the moon, work with whales, build bridges, code video games, or dig up dinosaurs? STEM . . .

Children aren’t as ignorant about finance-related matters as most parents think! According to a University of Cambridge research, children as young as seven years old can understand the basic concepts of money. Their understanding may be limited to buying their favorite food, toy, or gadget by asking their parents for . . .

Giftedness is such a loaded word that it isn’t used lightly! While most parents believe their children to be gifted individuals, psychologists and educators define “gifted” in other ways. Giftedness isn’t common, with only an estimated 3 to 5 out of every 100 children falling into the category. Gifted children . . .

Give your kids a fun outdoor activity… The convenience of technology sometimes makes us turn a blind eye to things that are equally imperative in our lives. One of which is the importance of physical activities among our kids and toddlers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states the advantages . . .

Podcasts…for your kids? Yes, you read that right! Contrary to popular belief, there is kid-friendly audio content for your kids, made available for every age group and developmental stage. As we all know, podcasts are the modern versions of radio shows that talk about any topic under the sun. Depending . . .

“Spare the rod and spoil the child.” This adage takes on a different meaning, especially today. The traditional child-rearing and discipline practices of the past are now coming into question. What was previously practiced before is now carefully being analyzed. Although it may be appropriate, those practices are integrated into family . . .