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The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Your Child’s 8th Grade Graduation
Hey, your kid is graduating?! Wow, how time has flown by. And, sure, maybe it’s not high school graduation, but for you and your kiddo, it’s a big deal. Your kid is about to graduate 8th grade, and that’s a big deal! This milestone marks their grand transition from elementary or middle school to the…
STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year
April has arrived which means it’s time to pull out the food coloring, jelly beans and – of course– Easter baskets. If you’re looking to include gifts that will help your children learn while playing, here are three Modern Mom-approved recommendations. Stella and the Dinos…Alive in Space! This is the story of a little science-loving…
Seven Ways to Give our Kids the Right Gifts for Their Future
A little girl . . . was in a drawing lesson. She was six, and she was at the back, drawing, and the teacher said this girl hardly ever paid attention, and in this drawing lesson, she did. The teacher was fascinated. She went over to her, and she said, “What are you drawing?” And the girl said, “I'm drawing…
Today’s Teens: Sheltered, Tamed and Organized
My oldest son Edison, who is now sixteen, was invited to stay for a few days with a friend, whose parents live on a vineyard in Napa Valley. We live in Los Angeles. So I checked Amtrak, and found a not-too-circuitous route involving an Amtrak bus, a train, and another bus. It seemed like just the right kind of adventure for a 16 year-old.
7 Ways to Make Flying With Kids Easier On Parents
Youve got the bags packed and the itinerary sorted and youve even managed to find an accommodation arrangement that actually caters to children. But after the last experience, youre truly dreading flying with the kids again. Have no fear, because here are seven practical suggestions to help ease the stress of family travel.