Mark Oliver

Mark Oliver is a father, a teacher and a writer. He and his wife raised their child in China for the first four years of his life, and in Tennessee ever since. He contributes to a number of comedy and parenting websites, ranging from The Onion's StarWipe to Redstar's Qingdao Family. His website is updated regularly with everything he writes.

family playing a game around a table- how to keep kids busy at home

Child Learn & Play

20 old-school family entertainment ideas to do instead of screen time

If you're struggling to find fun activities for your kids to do when they're bored, we've got you, mama.

Child Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

Child

You should let your child do homework on their own—here’s why

Also, teaching kids the way you learned can create confusion.

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting