Getting Carried Away
Our friends at Healthy Children and the American Academy of Pediatricians have some tips on back-to-school backpack safety that can help prevent aches and pains
Six Questions with Author Sanjay Nambiar
Sanjay Nambiar grew up in Carson, CA, where he overcame a gang- and drug-riddled environment with the help of a closely-knit family and a focus
Get Outside!
As the weather warms up (or starts to cool off, depending on where in the world you are), now’s the time to get outside with your kids, breathe in the fresh air, run around until it gets dark, or spend a lazy evening on your porch. Here are some of our favorite outdoor activities and some from Jo's Twitter followers! …
Cyberbullying
The internet and Smartphones are the primary way children today socialize. Though there are benefits to this form of communication, planning IRL (in real life) play dates or trips to the movie theater, getting missed homework assignments or collaborating on group projects. However, there is a dark side to children maintaining an online profile. Cyberbullying is the most common of the “dark side” of social media. Kids can be both bullied in the cyber world and turn around and be bullies to other kids – sometimes, the victim can also be the aggressor … (Click through to read more)
Getting Ready for Sleepaway Camp
Whether it’s their first time or their third, preparing for sleepaway camp is an exciting and sometimes stressful adventure for kids and parents alike. We asked a mom and a dad who are sending their kids to sleepaway camp this summer for the first (or the fifth!) time for tips on how they prepare and what to expect … (Click through to read more)