The Wisdom and Inspiration of Dr. Seuss
Today would have been Theodor Seuss Geisel's 112th birthday. In celebration of his work, here are a few inspirations from his life, and some quotes to live by.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/01/16
What we're reading around the web.
Kiddle, the New Kid-Friendly Search Engine Not Great for Anatomy Lessons
Finally a place for our kids to safely navigate online research for school reports and their endless barrages of questions we can't answer. Well, unless those questions are about anatomy. (Or Paris...
Leo Lionni’s Frederick & Creativity in a Post-Work World
Frederick reconfirms that the creative process is work, and it reinforces one of art’s many purposes.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/25/16
What we're reading around the web.
5 Great Books For Storytime As Winter Winds Down
There’s little better than staying inside with a good book or two. Here are five wintery books that we've enjoyed this year.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/24/16
What we're reading around the web.
The Unbounded Generosity of Parental Love, From Winnipeg to Hollywood
Nobody – and this includes Siri – knows who said, “A parent is only as happy as their happiest child.”
An Open Letter To My Daughters About Why I’m Writing About Them
If I’m writing honestly about myself, I’m writing honestly about you. That’s just the way it is, because it’s how much you mean to me.
Facebook's Reaction Buttons Stress Me Out
Oh, Facebook. All we asked for was a dislike button. Instead, you've taken the liberty of giving us a whole buffet of ways to feel about Trump memes and high school acquaintance's gym selfies. I...
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Conversation with Creators Susan and Refe Tuma
Parent Co. caught up with the creative parents behind the popular Dinovember books to hear what they had to say about living the Dinovember life.
The false confidence in September that you could make through the winter without going somewhere warm.
My son was asking to play on an iPad. Instead, I brought a big empty box upstairs, and plunked it down in the living room.
PBS to Launch New 24 Hour Streaming Network for Kids
Just like grownups, kids now watch their favorite shows when and where they want them - not necessarily when they were originally programmed.
I was not always a crier. But parenting brings out raw emotion, and now I cry at almost anything.
via The Atlantic: "The Dangers of Using a Sticker Chart to Teach Kids Good Behavior"
The problem with sticker charts and similar reward systems is that they work too well, creating negative and unintended long-term consequences.
What to Say to Parents of Very Sick and Terminally Ill Children
The mother of a boy with Hunter Syndrome (a terminal condition), says to always put the person before the disability, illness, or tragedy.
How I Got Fired From My Job For Being a Mom
I was fired for speaking my mind about my needs as a new mom. I was a working mom in a place where moms are not the preferred employees.
The One Where We Learned Life Lessons from "Friends"
Over the course of a decade, the cast of Friends not only made us laugh, they taught us valuable life lessons along the way. Take a look.
Dear Moms, We Are Dropping Serious Cash on Toys
This year, the smart/connected toy market will hit 2.8 billion. Toymakers can thank moms for that. Here's what we buy and how we buy it.
Thank you, Harper Lee. She leaves an amazing legacy for us, and the millions of kids who read "To Kill a Mockingbird" every year.
Teaching Bystander Empathy is Most Effective Anti-Bullying Program
Study shows that if we want to effectively reduce bullying, we need to teach the bystanders to be empathetic.
“You think it can’t happen here. Let me tell you a story about ‘here’.”
"R U OK?," he asked. "I love U guys," 16-year-old Emily messaged back. That was the last time her parents would hear from her.
My Facebook Addiction Started With Curiosity
Consciously or not, we make a choice to give something up every time we log onto Facebook. What that something is might surprise you.