There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read.   For parents who look to...

Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.

Make no mistake—family travel, particularly with small kids, feels more like a work trip than a true vacation. As you head toward Spring Break and get deeper into planning August travel, consider aligning your plans with family friends. Focus on families with kids the...

I know I’m not alone when I think, “Why did no one tell me how difficult finding a great babysitter would be?”   When my children were young, my husband and I decided to move to Austin, Texas for his job. We left all our family and friends behind along with the...

Dale Schwartz spent years working in the financial and pharmaceutical sector, but always dreamed of opening a bowling alley. In 2006, the dad of three young kids launched Pinstripes, which is everything you *don’t* expect from a bowling alley – gorgeous design,...

  Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...

Ever wondered about enrolling your child in soccer, but aren’t sure of the specifics? We talked with Erin at Soccer Shots, and she helped us answer some FAQ for parents!

“Young people who participate regularly in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, to participate in a math and science fair, to be elected to class office, likely to have higher SAT scores, and are less likely to drop out of school than children who do not participate.”