Meet Edward. He is 3-years old and lives in the historical city of Boston. Edward is a city-savvy Urban Infant and would like to share a sampling of what you may find in his Packie backpack on any giv…

Meet Micah. He is 5-years old and lives in the great city of Portland, Oregon. Micah is a true-spirited Urban Infant and would like to share a sampling of what you may find in his Packie backpack o…

1. They Maintain An Equal, Respectful Relationship With Their Partner (If They Have One).The main way feminist parents teach gender equality to their kids is by applying feminist ideals to their own r…

I remember dropping off my two-year old daughter at the Lincoln Park Preschool on her first day, and being frozen. I walked her into the adorable school, hung up her coat in a bite-size cubbie,…

A classroom can be an important place for children to learn social skills, develop their unique personalities, and acquire basic learning and concentration abilities. With so much to gain, parents c…

For those of us that seem to get stumped at getting our kids to talk about their school day, here are some fun suggestions for alternative questions. See if any of these icebreakers help instigate som…

Most parents, at one point in time, offer a little treat for motivation. When discussing if this is the right thing to do, there are many different philosophies on the benefits of “reward” programs…

It is trendy for women to talk about their “mom tribes” or “girl squads” – our closest group of friends who “get” what we’re going through and with whom we share the obscure details of our daily liv…

Go vote, and take your kids with youLearning by living is exactly what election day is about. We talk a lot in our family about making the world a better place, and today is one example of that. I s…

1. Tucker them out.Kids sleep much better day or night if they have been running around, excited and engaged in fun. Make sure to get outside for a bit, get dirty or sweaty or wet, and if possible, pl…

Tip 1:  Do not try to do everything. Think in terms of one quality excursion per day and "milk it." For instance, perhaps you pick one museum (if in a city) or one trail (if in a nature sett…

Is your baby or toddler headed to daycare this season? If so, you might be feeling a little apprehensive about how your child will handle the move away from the comforts of home — and it's likely yo…