Columbus, OH

Valentine's Day is generally considered a holiday for adults, although kids do pass treats around to friends at school. But this love-centric holiday doesn't have to be all about flowers, sweet treats, cards, and cute crafts—there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and get your body moving today. For a party or family fun, get your kids' hearts pumping with active Valentine's Day party games. Here are 11 active Valentine's Day games for everyone from preschoolers to older kids.

11 Active Valentine's Day Games for Kids of All Ages

By age 18, many teens are feeling a combination of excitement and fear about the future. They tend to focus on their friends, social lives, and future, investing a lot of time thinking about what type of life they want once they're on their own. The day your child turns...

18-Year-Old Teen Development Milestones

Bad behavior can occur in children of all ages for various reasons. However, it's important to nip bad behaviors in the bud and practice positive discipline strategies while kids are still young to prevent behavior from getting worse. If your child is acting out in surly ways, it's important to...

7 Examples of Bad Behavior Parents Should Correct ASAP

Scary Mommy

Sleepaway camp can be such a formative experience for a kid. You’re tossed from one activity to the next, showering was never at the top of my priority list, but I still made time for one here and here, just a personal preference at that age. One dad is...

Dad Wonders If Camp Counselors Are To Blame For 10-Year-Old’s Poor Summer Camp Hygiene

Ask people what they think about stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) and stay-at-home parents in general, and you'll likely get a variety of answers. Some might say they've got it easy, or that life at home with the kids would be boring. Some might think they're lazy or not contributing much to society. Others contend that stay-at-home parents are making the best decision of their lives and that they're making a noble, worthwhile sacrifice to stay home and nurture their kids day in and day out.

What Research Says About Being a Stay-at-Home Parent

Deland, FL

Whether you are just starting your homeschooling journey, or you have been at it for some time, the number one question you likely get asked (or you ask yourself) is about socialization: How will your kids be properly socialized if they are learning at home rather than in a school environment?

How To Keep Homeschooled Kids Socially Connected and Encourage Socialization

The Mirror US

A mom insists each child's parent should pay for playdates instead of one family

'My daughter had a playdate - I charged her friend's parents $15 for the food and toys'

When it comes to sensitive parenting topics, few are as sticky as sleepovers. Every parent — and every child, for that matter — has their own comfort level around sleepovers, whether you’re the host or you’re sending your kid off for a fun night at a friend’s house.

Good Question: What’s the Etiquette With Kids Bathing At Sleepovers?

The question of when you'll start to feel your baby move quickly leads to wondering when someone else will be able to see your baby kick through your stomach. Those first fetal movements, known as quickening, are the first noticeable flutters that only the pregnant person can feel. Once you've...

Here's When Other People Can Feel and See Your Baby Kick During Pregnancy

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Indianapolis, IN

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Sylvia Marie Likens — a young 16-year-old girl — died a brutal death on October 26, 1965, after experiencing weeks of torture and abuse. When the police found her malnourished body at the Baniszewski house, it was bearing numerous injuries from burns to cuts and bruises. Worst of all, the words, “I’m a prostitute and proud of it,” were carved on her abdomen like a brand. The young girl had been living as a boarder under Gertrude Baniszewski’s care, a single mother of seven, who convinced the parents of the Likens that she’d look after their two girls — Sylvia and Jenny — in her care for $20 a week while they traveled for work.

The Baniszewski Kids: What Happened to Them?

New York Post

An Aussie grandmother of eight has said she will buck the growing trend of the older generation helping out with child care, but her words have angered many.

Avril Moore, a writer, said while she enjoys being a grandmother, she was very quick to tell her three adult children she would not be available for child care.

Child care, in this instance, was all-day baby-sitting several days a week while the child’s parents were at work. In her opinion piece for the Age, she said it was often women over the age of 65 who stepped into this role.

“As parents, a good part of...

I won’t take care of my grandchildren — some call me selfish but I don’t care

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Claudia Lamascolo

Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

It can be challenging finding the best vacation for your family if your kids are all grown up. However, college kids and teens are adventuresome travel companions who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining, and cool shopping. Below, we rounded up our top 7 destinations and ideas on structuring the ​perfect family vacation with young adults.

Top Family Vacation Ideas for Parents With Older Kids

Today's kids are busier than ever, dividing their time between school, activities, tutoring, and family time. When they're not busy with scheduled activities, kids must make time for homework, sleep, and personal care. And considering how long a typical school day is, it can be difficult to fit everything in.

How Kids Should Spend the School Day, According to Experts

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When you have kids, summers are a flurry of activities. Going to amusement parks and zoos, playing outside, eating ice cream—lots and lots of ice cream. And then, the preteen years hit and all that changes. Suddenly a kid’s interest shifts. They spend less time hanging with the fam and more hanging with friends, or alone. Though this transition is natural, it can still be painful for parents and make them feel like they’re not doing enough to evoke that same kind of magic the season once held. As Cyndy Gatewood’s three children have all entered teen and preteen chapters,...

Parents with teens can't help but relate to mom's heartbreaking video about 'summer guilt'

The emotional roller coaster that accompanies adolescence can be a wild ride. To parents, your teen's over-the-top reactions may seem blown out of proportion. And, of course, some adolescents seem particularly drawn to teenage drama. They thrive on the excitement, whether spreading gossip or starting trouble on social media. For...

6 Strategies for Addressing Teenage Drama

I grew up camping, and have always loved it. I love sitting in nature doing nothing. I love the way pancakes taste cooked on a camp stove. I love the way rain sounds on a tent. I wanted to continue my tradition of camping with my kids, so two summers...

10 Tips for Camping With Kids

Are you looking for a classic, biblical, traditionally masculine name that goes back to the Bible? Isaac may be the perfect choice for you. Derived from the Hebrew יִצְחָק (Yitzhak), the name Isaac in Hebrew means “one who laughs” or “one who rejoices.” In the Old Testament of the Bible, Isaac is the firstborn son of Abraham. He is one of the three biblical patriarchs revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Isaac Name Meaning

Imagine families gathering around the fire pit, laughter mingling with the crackle of burning wood. This is the magic of camping, a blend of nature, community, and discovery. But what if you could weave a thread of learning and interaction into this already enchanting experience? Here’s how you can organize educational and interactive activities that captivate all ages in your campground, RV park, or glamping resort.

Bringing Magic to Your Campground: Fun and Educational Activities for All Ages

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101 Free Activities for Kids

Keeping children happily occupied doesn't have to require a lot of money or preparation. If your kids are tired of their toys and complaining of boredom,...

101 Free Activities for Kids

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