Eight things all feminist parents do
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…
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Top 5 tips for easy naps at daycare or preschool
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,…
How To Guide: Preparing for Preschool and Daycare
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…
40 Questions To Ask Your Kids Instead Of Asking “How Was Your Day”
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…
4 fun, new "behavior reward” ideas – from the Urban Infant
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…
More than just a “Tribe.”
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 the kids with you
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…
When your toddler won't nap - tricks of the trade
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…
3 easy tips for traveling with toddlers
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…
Tips to make daycare drop off easier - for parent and child
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…
Importance of displaying your child's artwork
Displaying children's art work in a school setting is pretty common. But there is far greater importance to your child when you hang their work in your own home. It shows them their creative efforts a…