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18 chores for kids that teach important life skills

The key is to treat your kids' chores as if they are a real job.

I wasn’t meant to be a teacher—but I am trying my best

I was functioning in a constant state of worry as I tried to accept this "new normal" that wasn't normal at all. My new "not normal" role was that of: hybrid mom/teacher.

The case for ‘unschooling’ during the pandemic

Unschooling parents don't formally try to "teach" children—they let their children follow what brings them joy.

My best homeschooling tip? Teach your kids valuable life skills

We can strive to optimize joy, togetherness and potentially an expanded view of what learning and education mean for our families. Here are a few ideas we are experimenting with.

Hold your own family ‘Olympics’ this weekend with these 20 games

Let the games begin!

PE at home: 10 fun activities to get the whole family moving

Who needs a gym? (Or a jungle gym, for that matter?)

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

5 expert tips to get the most of online learning resources

Yes, kids are getting a lot more screen time right now—here's how to do it right.

20 indoor boredom busters (that don’t involve screen time)

Stressed out, mama? Kids climbing the walls? When the going gets tough, the tough do a conga line.

30+ activities you can do with preschoolers to 10-year-olds

Including a sample homeschooling schedule.

17 fascinating + fun virtual activities to entertain you and your kids during the coronavirus outbreak

It's time to have a little fun, mama.

12 art activities for kids that encourage creativity at home

These easy art projects you can do at home build serious creative skills.

I stopped feeling bad about saying ‘no’ to toys

We have plenty of beautiful, useful toys in our home already. I have eliminated the guilt of needing more toys to please them because I know they have more than enough.

12 simple + beautiful wooden toys you can buy on Amazon

Boost your kid's imagination with these fun, open-ended toys.

28 educational apps for toddlers, preschoolers + elementary schoolers

Don't feel bad about bending your screen time rules on stuck-at-home days, mama.

Colic 101: What it is & what you can do to make it better

The most important thing to know: It's not your fault. Any baby can have colic.

Teach basic math skills with these 15 easy math games for preschoolers

These Montessori-inspired math activities are *so* much more fun than flash cards.

What to do when a child bites: 7 tips from a Montessori teacher

1. Focus on the child who was bitten.

This is why your child can’t actually ‘calm down’ during a tantrum

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.

5 tips to prepare your toddler for their first dental visit, according to a dentist

Avoid a toddler freakout at the dentist's office in five easy steps.