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- LifestyleINSIDER
My 5-year-old could identify a butterfly's life cycle but not a nickel. It was my wake-up call to start teaching him about money.
My son could explain the lifecycle of a butterfly with the correct words but couldn't tell coins apart. I realized I needed to teach him about money.
- LifestyleHuffPost
My Daughter Was Being Bullied. I Thought It'd Eventually End — Until I Had A Chilling Realization.
"I wish I could say I swooped in and saved Nina from her tormentors, but I would have to accept failure — and acknowledge my own powerlessness — in order to do that."
- LifestyleSheKnows
Should Teens Have a Summer Job?
During the long days of summer, it’s pretty common for teenagers to lounge around, sleeping until noon — right? But should parents be encouraging teens to be more productive during their break from school? The short answer is absolutely. To find out about the important benefits of summer jobs for teens, we spoke with parenting …
- LifestyleSlate
My Nephew Is Taking “No!” to a Scary Place
These outbursts go way beyond childhood intransigence.
- LifestyleParents
When Are Kids Old Enough to Take Charge of Father's Day?
One mom is ready for her kids to take over Father's Day planning. Are they old enough? Here's what other parents think.
- LifestylePureWow
Calling All Parents: This Virtual Summer Camp Is Packed with Arts and Crafts Activities for Kids
Is it even summertime if you don't hear a chorus of "Mom, I'm bored...!" going off every 20 minutes? Even if you've got a dizzying lineup of camps, playdates, sports and other activities ready, summer days are long and there never seems to be enough to do to occupy restless kids. Enter: Camp Little Bites, a virtual summer camp series with an array of entertaining and educational activities for children of all ages. Back for its second year, Camp Little Bites features a collection of how-to video
- LifestyleSean Kernan
5 Life Lessons I’d Share With My Younger Self
I sometimes imagine a panic-stricken phone call to my younger self. I only have 30 seconds to pass wisdom to him before the call ends. No winning lottery ticket numbers. No stock advice. Just quick life advice. Would I even be able to help? Or are some trains meant to crash? This exercise is a great way to surface wisdom. What have I learned, without a doubt?