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Family & Parenting | Kids

Educators concerned 9/11 is getting lost in history | WCIV

WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, M

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

The 25 Best Family Dogs for Homes With Kids

Looking for the best family dogs to play with your kids? Check out these 25 popular dog breeds, from Golden Retrievers to French Bulldogs.

Politics | Education or Indoctrination?

If You Call Teachers 'Heroes,' You're Part Of The Problem

We should reserve the word 'hero' for those who pull people from burning buildings or dodge bullets on the battlefield.

Politics | Liberal Fascism

NYC LGBTQ Activists: ‘We’re Coming for Your Kids’

New York City LGBTQXYZLMNOP etc. etc. activists just came out of the closet… as pedophiles. At least, how else should we interpret a lot of LGBTQ activists marching about chanting, “We’re coming for y...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard

Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?

Pets & Animals | Animals

Study: Dogs Are In-Tune With Their Families, Even Kids | Daily Paws

Dogs are great sidekicks and this study supports it. Discover what researchers found when they observed kids and their dogs walking around together.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Mom Sues Calif. School District Over Secret Transgender Policy | Newsmax.com

A mother is suing a California school district, claiming her 14th amendment rights were violated when her 11-year-old daughter was pressured to adopt a transgender identity and conceal it from her.

Psychology | Psychology

Research finds negative effects of screen time on kids, including risk of OCD

Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children.

Politics | Politics

Dem Sen. Warner says ‘Trump was right’ about banning China’s TikTok, warns parents against letting kids on app | Fox New

Sen. Mark Warner warned parents not to allow their kids to download TikTok, saying former President Donald Trump "was right" about the China-owned video app.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

Kids are fast learners—this mechanism could be why | Popular Science

Differences in GABA concentrations can tell scientists more about why young learners have an advantage.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here's the 'rare' skill they all taught their kids

Parenting expert and author Margot Bisnow, who is a mother to two entrepreneurial sons, interviewed 70 families who raised confident and successful kids. Here's the "rare" skill they all taught their kids at an early age.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

64 Years of Data Proves That the Bigger Kids Dream, the More Successful They'll Be

A new study shows that how big kids dream matters as much for future success as IQ or family background.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Is My Kid Being Bullied? 12 Red Flags To Watch For, Says A Therapist

The ways in which children cope with bullying aren’t always obvious to them — or to adults. A therapist and behavior analyst on the red flags to watch for.

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

Hackers released a bunch of LAUSD data. What can parents and employees do?

Students, teachers and contractors at LAUSD could have sensitive personal information on the dark web. Here are the steps you should take to protect yourself.

Family & Parenting | Kids

At What Age Can Kids Stay Home Alone? Moms & Experts Weigh In

Runnings errands or caught working late? Here's when it's OK to leave your kiddo home alone, according to experts — plus, when some parents feel it's OK.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

I talked to 70 parents of highly successful adults—here are 5 phrases they always said to their kids

Parenting expert and author Margot Bisnow, who is a mother to two entrepreneurial sons, interviewed 70 families who raised confident, smart and successful kids. Here's are the five things they said to their kids every day.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

The Best Ages for Kids to Learn to Read, Speak New Languages, and Other Skills

Parenting a new human means making sure they have all the skills they need to thrive. But that can be a stressful proposition—not least because of all the conflicting advice out there.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

9-Year-Old Reprimanded for Doodling in Class Gets Hired To Cover Restaurant in His Drawings

A 12-year-old British boy named Joe Whale, AKA The Doodle Boy, has become famous for his striking doodle art.

Family & Parenting | Kids

The Best State Park for Kids in Every State

The best state park in every state. These are the perfect spots to visit during COVID as they won't have the crowds that the national parks do.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Want to Raise Successful Boys? Science Says Do This (but Their Schools Probably Won’t)

Students—especially boys—need hours of physical activity every day and they aren’t getting enough.

Politics | Covid 19

NYT analysis finds school closures harmed students, especially in major cities ‘which tend to be run by Democratic officials

"An unprecedented, disastrous social experiment on kids with no upside and so much loss. And it was obvious in 2020."

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

New Research: Babies Born During COVID Talk Less with Caregivers, Slower to Develop Critical Language Skills

Infants born during the pandemic produced significantly fewer vocalizations and had less verbal back-and-forth with their caretakers compared to those born before COVID, according to independent studies by Brown University and a national nonprofit focused

Pets & Animals | Animals

Second Grade Essay Writing Helps Shelter Pets Find Forever Homes

Second grade students wrote essays from the perspective of dogs and one cat to help the shelter pets get adopted into forever homes.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

What really happens when babies are left to cry it out?

Some parents see "sleep training" as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?

Health & Fitness | Health News

New Data Kills Case for Universal Covid Vax for Kids

A recent study of the efficacy of Covid vaccines for children in New York state provides a striking reminder of how rarely children and adolescents are hospitalised when they get Covid. The study tracked vaccinated and unvaccinated children in New York st

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Crisis In Ukraine

The Thrive Guide to helping your kids process the war, boost their resilience and reduce their stress.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Why young brains are especially vulnerable to social media

The science behind why apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat impact your child’s brain in a different way than your adult brain.

News | News

Goldie Hawn warns COVID trauma is hurting our kids: 'Children aren't able to manage what's going on'

Academy award-winning actress Goldie Hawn joined 'Fox & Friends' Friday to discuss how children are being impacted by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, efforting to 'bring humanity back.'

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Unions Fight to Keep Parents From Finding Out What Being Taught – PJ Media

Across the country in at least a dozen states, Democrats are blocking bills that would require curriculum transparency in public schools

Health & Fitness | Health

Doctors: With vaccines available mask mandates are not necessary in school

Kids need normalcy in schools. Mask mandates aren't necessary.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Texas teen raises $30,500 at livestock show, donates all of it to children's hospital - It's a Southern Thing

A Texas teen recently showed two hogs she had raised at a junior livestock show -- and raised more than $30,000 for the hospital that saved her life in the process.Maddie Barber, 17, was declared cancer-free in 2018 after battling medulloblastoma, a type

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Nature Can Be as Engaging as Video Games — How to Help Kids Fall in Love With the Outdoors

You don’t need to go to a national park to help your kids fall in love with nature; a walk around the block can be enough. Tech also doesn’t have to be the enemy. Instead, use it as a tool to enhance their awe.

Politics | Covid 19

Prominent Doctors Argue Masks For Kids Should Be Optional

New CDC guidance on the effectiveness of masking has just changed the dynamic of the mask debate in schools. Now, masking can be made optional in schools

Politics | Covid 19

Minneapolis mayor: Kids between 2 and 5 need to show a negative COVID test done in a lab to enter restaurants

Minneapolis is trying to kill off any family restaurants that survived the first wave of lockdowns.

News | In The News

Without Citing Clinical Trials, FDA Approves Emergency Use Of COVID-19 Boosters For Children 12 And Up

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that COVID-19 boosters for children between the ages of 12 and 15 have been approved for emergency authorized use based on “real-world” data from Israel.

Family & Parenting | Kids

12 Month-By-Month Day Trips For The Year Ahead In South Carolina

Create memories that'll last a lifetime with this month-by-month list of wonderful day trips to take in South Carolina in 2020.

Politics | Politics

Lawsuits Opposing California School District Mask and Vaccine Mandates Show Who Is On the Side of Right

California's push to mandate vaccines for children are running into legal roadblocks and unraveling.

Psychology | Psychology

How Schools Can Help Kids Make Friends Through Masks - The Atlantic

Some kids are struggling to recognize each other through masks—but schools and parents can teach them other skills to compensate.

Politics | Covid 19

CDC Director Says Children Should Continue To Wear Masks In School, Even When Vaccinated

Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said Wednesday that she believes children should continue to wear face masks in school even after they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, even as the Biden administration ramps up a national effort to roll out the vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 as soon as the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) gives emergency use approval.

Politics | Politics

Mandatory masking of school children is a bad idea

Ethically, the onus is on proponents to show that the benefits of masking kids outweigh the costs.

Psychology | Psychology

Children Who Don't Listen to Their Parents Make Higher Salaries, Study Says

Children who have a tendency to break the rules are likelier to earn more than their peers, a 2015 report notes.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Opinion: Most American Schools Are Damaging Your Child

Commentary I have been telling parents for decades that sending a child to almost any college is playing ...

Politics | Education or Indoctrination?

Student in Baltimore high school ranks near the top half of his class with a 0.13 grade point average

He's actually outperforming almost half of his class.

Family & Parenting | Kids

4-year-old goes for a walk in the woods and comes back with a confused deer

When we're kids, we definitely go through a phase where we spot a cute animal and beg our parents to bring it home with us.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

High school principal works overnight at Walmart to help students in need

Henry Darby has been giving back to others since he was a child. So when he learned that students at his North Charleston High School were in need, he picked up an overnight job at Walmart to help.

News | The News

COVID-19 Transmission in Schools Nearly Non-Existent, According to New Study

A study of 100,000 students and staff in North Carolina shows transmission of COVID-19 at school is significantly less than in the community. Time to open them.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Kids’ screen time up 50% during pandemic

For most parents, pre-pandemic expectations around screen time are no longer realistic.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

How to keep your kids educated at home during lockdown | WIRED UK

We've collected together the best products and resources to keep your children educated and exercised without having to leave the house

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Dog Waits for His Tiny Humans to Get on the School Bus Every Morning

Oh, just look at this loyal and adorable pupper protecting his family at all costs. He is definitely taking his role as big brother seriously, and doing it with so much pride and joy.

Recipes | In The Crock Pot

60 Best Kid-Friendly Holiday Crock Pot Recipes - Easy Holiday Meals for Kids

From easy weeknight dinners to the holiday meal itself—our slow cookers can help with it all! And these 60 kid-friendly holiday Crock Pot recipes will keep your hungry littles fed, jolly and happy!

Psychology | Psychology

The Secret to Cultivating Confidence In Our Kids

We can give them the tools they need to succeed — one step at a time.

Entertainment | Entertainment

HBO to air documentary on the history of Sesame Street 2021

HBO has announced Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street, a new documentary about the first two decades of the groundbreaking children's show

Pets & Animals | Animals

10-Year-Old Kid Donates His Drawings To Help Animals In Need, And Now He's Opened His Own Arts Center | Bored Panda

Good deeds don't go unnoticed. A little more than a year ago, Bored Panda published an article about 9-year-old Pavel, who donated his watercolors and drawings of animals to help stray animals and rescue shelters—the initiative was called Kind Brush.

Family & Parenting | Kids

School Supplies from the '80s & '90s That You'll Totally Remember

From card catalogs to Trapper Keepers, here are some of the memorable school supplies that will make your kids go, "huh?”

Family & Parenting | Kid's

FedEx driver surprises boy with new basketball, hoop after she noticed him playing with broken one - ABC11 Raleigh-Durha

FedEx driver Aubrey Robinson decided to get the boy, 11-year-old Elijah Maines, a new basketball and hoop -- the best her money could buy -- and had the hoop installed while the family wasn't home.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Girls' Confidence Plummets Starting at Age 8: Here's How to Keep Her Confidence Strong | A Mighty Girl

The authors of the bestselling confidence guide for girls share advice for parents on how to stop the steep drop in confidence common among tween girls.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Couple adopts 4 siblings from foster care, then welcomes quadruplets | GMA

Can you imagine adopting four siblings from foster care, having a son and then finding out you’re having quadruplets?

Family & Parenting | Parenting

5 ways parents can help kids thrive amid remote learning

Here are five strategies and recommendations from experts that can help parents ensure their children are thriving in school this fall, even if they are not in the classroom every day.  

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

How to Make a Paper Airplane: 5 Stunning Methods | WIRED

"The Paper Airplane Guy" John Collins shows us how to fold planes that do loops, flap their wings, and fly world-record distances.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

9 Thanksgiving Activities to Make Your Holiday at Home More Fun for Kids and Adults Alike

See fun Thanksgiving activities and things to do on Thanksgiving Day for kids and adults. From Thanksgiving games to family-friendly activities and things to do for adults, this list of ideas will help you make your Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving a bus

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together

Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Parents Have More Synchronised Patterns Of Brain Activity When They’re Together – Research Digest

By Emily Reynolds. Couples who listened to sounds together showed more similar activity in brain areas involved in attention than those who were apart.

Politics | Education or Indoctrination?

Virginia Mandates Slavery Lessons for Kindergarteners

Virginia kindergarten students will learn about institutional racism alongside the alphabet, according to a new curriculum created for the upcoming school year. Loudoun County is adding "social justice" to the mission of teaching elementary school student

Family & Parenting | Kids

Study from the New England Journal of Medicine Shows the Only Reason for Keeping Children Home from School is Politics

The results from a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine show that the only reason children are being kept from school due to the China coronavirus is politics. The New England Journal of Medicine released the results of a study on the Chi

Family & Parenting | Kids

L.A. Teachers Union: Schools Can’t Reopen Unless Charter Schools Shut Down, Police Defunded - California Globe

In what appears to be a labor union power play, the United Teachers Los Angeles union announced Friday that Los Angeles Unified District schools

Family & Parenting | Kids

How to decide whether to send kids back to school during the pandemic - Insider

Emily Oster collected data from childcare centers that stayed open during the pandemic and found low rates of the coronavirus among staff and kids.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Kids and COVID-19

This explainer will tackle two questions: How risky is COVID-19 for children? And, how good are they at spreading the virus?

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Parents Are Choosing Home School Over School At Home During Pandemic

Parents are opting to home-school their children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say it might not be for everyone.

Family & Parenting | Kids

U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall

The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

News | News

My Kids' Public School Held A Workshop Teaching The Police Are Racists

The left has moved beyond indoctrination through biased textbooks and false narratives. Now, our kids are being taught to channel their anger in protest.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

5 art-focused activities parents can do with their kids at home

These simple, low-mess projects help to keep kids’ minds off technology while providing quality time together.

Food & Drink | Food

We Tried 8 Kinds of Ice Cream Sandwiches And This Was the Best

We all scream for ice scream, but which ice cream sandwich made us scream the most?

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

8 Proven Techniques for Parents to Prioritize Their Mental Health During the Pandemic

Parenting experts and influencers share how they are managing stress and anxiety throughout COVID-19.

News | Good News

This 10-Year-Old Is Sending Art Supplies to Hundreds of Kids in Homeless Shelters and Foster Homes

Chelsea Phaire is helping kids in homeless shelters and foster homes deal with stress and boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic by mailing them art kits.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Best Bike Paths for Kids in Los Angeles, CA

Whether your kids are newly-minted two-wheeled warriors or still rocking the training wheels, visit one of these awesome bike trails in LA.

Science & Technology | Technology

When Schools Reopen, Don't Ditch Online Learning | WIRED

Blending classroom teaching and virtual education keeps students flexible and engaged.

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

9 Mess-Free Ways to Entertain Your Kids at Home | WIRED

Need to keep the kids busy while you work at home? Here are some ideas that won't leave your house looking like it's been glitter bombed.

Entertainment | Quarantine Life: Things To Do

31 Times Creative People Decided To Make Quarantine More Fun By Crafting Or Building These Things

Most of us are stumped about what to do while we’re locked down in our homes. We’ve rewatched the Harry Potter movies. We’ve “cleaned” our kitchens and even

Family & Parenting | Kids

Dolly Parton Is Reading Books From Her Imagination Library to Kids Stuck Inside

Dolly Parton has donated more than 100 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program, and now, she's reading bedtime stories to kids around the world.

Pets & Animals | Animals

Students brings local shelter dogs along on their morning run

The cross-country running team at St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California decided they’d like to invite their local shelter dogs along for a run.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Palforzia, If Approved For Peanut Allergy, May Widen Access To A Known Treatment : Shots - Health News : NPR

Some question the need for a costly pill that's basically made of peanut flour. But with standardized capsules, more peanut allergy sufferers could gain access to a treatment now available to few.

Family & Parenting | Kids

How It Feels to Be the Mom of Kids That Are Being Bullied

"I want to tell you how it feels to stand by the door, waiting for the school bus, and praying, 'Please, God, let him have had a good day,' and knowing the answer two steps after he gets off the school bus."

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

3-year-old boy goes viral after leading Pre-K class in prayer

In his prayer, Makhi asks God to bless his class' lunch and to "bless all the boys and girls all over the world."

Family & Parenting | Kid's

8-year-old Rock Island girl starts business to save the turtles | WQAD.com

Her mom, Lori, taught Nicolina how to sew, and now she's created more than 100 metal straw pouches with a turtle twist on each one.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

This 9-year-Old "Sells" His Custom Pet Paintings For Food and Supplies For Animal Shelters

By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory Even the youngest of us can make a sea change in society only if we have the determination and dedication …

Pets & Animals | Animals

7 Year Old Named ‘Kid Of The Year’ After Rescuing More Than 1,300 Dogs - Healthy Food House

“Dogs don’t need to be in a shelter, they need to do things.” This compassionate boy will warm your heart and soul. We all have a dream to pursue in life, and a mission to complete. However, not many of us are aware of it at the age of four. Yet, at this

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Biological WiFi: Baby & Adult Brains 'Sync Up' While Playing Together - Study Finds

A new study conducted at Princeton University's baby lab has found that infants and adults often share the same brain wavelengths during natural play.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Children Involved In Organized Sports Less Likely To Have Emotional Difficulties - Study Finds

Children who play organized sports starting at a young age are less likely to deal with emotional issues or difficulties by the age of 12.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Want to Raise a High-Achieving Test Taker? Talk to Them Like This | Fatherly

The way you talk to toddlers can turn them into a high-achieving test taker. But quantity isn't the answer. Not just any conversation will do.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

How the Loss of the Landline Is Changing Family Life

The shared phone was a space of spontaneous connection for the entire household.

Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like

New Jersey Is the Latest State to Push for Cursive in the Classroom

The anchor-esque Fs, loopy Js, and the rest of the cursive alphabet are staging a comeback in New Jersey.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators

Criminals are making virtual connections with children through gaming and social media platforms. One popular site warns visitors, “Please be careful.”

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Study: Battling Stress At A Young Age May Actually Extend Lifespan

Stress is hardly considered a good thing, but a surprising new study finds that experiencing adversity early on in life may just extend one's lifespan.

Business & Finance | Business

Toys “R” Us Is Officially Back in Business! | Mental Floss

A year and a half after Toys “R” Us closed its doors, the toy titan is back with a smaller, cooler type of store.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

ADHD Help for Kids: Try Omega-3 Fish Oil

A new international study finds that omega-3 fish oil can actually treat ADHD symptoms in certain children just as much as leading ADHD medications.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Ten Really Cool Places For Geeks & Nerds To Visit In Los Angeles - Your Mileage May Vary

A while back we wrote about places in New York City that would be perfect for geeks and nerds. Of course, the Big Apple isn’t the only place with such locations; Los Angeles has more than its share of stuff for geeks and nerds to enjoy… Eighty Two Eig

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Best Children’s Libraries in the USA

From special kids programming to incredible sculptures, these libraries make sure kids get a whole lot more than story time.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

14 Secrets to Being a Happy Parent

Here are common parental expectations and how (and why) it's ok to let them go.

Family & Parenting | Kids

The Best New IKEA Products for Kids!

From arts and crafts to toy and furniture, we found the best new products for kids at IKEA.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Kid-Friendly Haunted Houses

From historical landmarks to places where staircases end in the ceilings, discover these real-life mystery houses!

Advice & Self-Help | Parenting

‘I was an intruder’: what it’s like to be your parents’ least favourite child

Many mothers and fathers admit to having a preferred child – and experts say that being a sidelined sibling can cause serious problems

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Science Says the Most Successful Kids Have Parents Who Do These 5 Things

Children who grow up to be high achievers have parents who do these things differently.

Travel | Travel

Japan Airlines' child icon helps passengers avoid seats near children

Japan Airlines has introduced a new feature on its booking system to tell passengers where young children will be seated during their flight.

Family & Parenting | Kids

The Right Age to Get a Family Pet

Experts weigh in on the signs your kid is ready for a family pet.

Family & Parenting | Kids

16 Easy snd Creative Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids - Southern Living

Thanksgiving crafts for kids can keep little helpers busy while teaching them the importance of the season. From decorative paper turkeys to leaf

Family & Parenting | Kids

Epic Corn Mazes Across the Country

Nothing says fall activty better than a wander through a corn maze.

News | News

He was bullied over his clothes. So classmates stepped in - CNN Video

A freshman in Tennessee said his first few weeks of high school were a nightmare because he was being bullied for wearing the same clothes every day. Two football players noticed and decided to help out.

Science & Technology | Tech News

Apple's revised policy for kids' apps allows devs to collect anonymized data and display ads

Apple has revised its App Store Review Guidelines with regards to kids apps and its upcoming single sign-on feature Sign in with Apple.

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

18 Best Dog Breeds for Kids

Kids and dogs have an almost-magical connection with each other—provided you've landed on the right breed. These are the best dog breeds for families.

Family & Parenting | Kids

How do you find water bears (tardigrades) in the wild? | The Kid Should See This

Tardigrades (also called water bears or moss piglets) refer to over 1,150 species of microscopic aquatic animals that can be found in moss, ferns,

Family & Parenting | Kids

Snow White Soothes 6-Year-Old Boy with Autism During Disney World Meltdown - Southern Living

Snow White swooped into action and seemed to know just what to do to make Brody feel at ease.

Family & Parenting | Kids

9 Ways to Minimize Stress & Anxiety in Kids

Stress and anxiety are normal intermittent experiences for kids but they are not normal as chronic companions. Here's how you can help minimize stress and anxiety and help your kids be their most healthy selves.

Family & Parenting | Kids

11 Reasons Why Chores Make Kids More Successful (According to Studies)

You’ve been there before: dinner is over, you’ve got a pile of dishes to clear and the kids are—surprisingly—nowhere to be found. It’s a rare kid who clamors to scrub the kitchen, but studies show that assigning chores helps children build life skills and grow into well-adjusted young adults.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

NASA and Peanuts Team Up to Bring Space-Themed Snoopy Booklets to McDonald's Happy Meals | Mental Floss

As part of a new project promoting STEM, NASA booklets starring Snoopy in space will soon be available with McDonald's Happy Meals.

Family & Parenting | Kids

IKEA Store Life Hacks

These cheap items from IKEA will change your life.