Helping kids

Fancy volunteering abroad but still want to go on holiday? Why not combine your vacation with volunteering - read how to do it in Colombia!

Brain games can sharpen your children's brains and help them focus better. Check out these enjoyable and thought-provoking brain games for kids.

Helpful lessons for parents in the psychology of children.

There's no such thing as bad weather when it comes to kids playing outside — just bad clothing. Here's why you should let toddlers play outside in the rain.

*This post is in partnership with Joules Clothing, and all words are my own. My little ones have had a growing interest in art ever since they were babes. Each of them loves to explore different art techniques or just free drawing. I was an art teacher right out of college, and went on to

A guide to paintings with children. Finer art by kids and how to encourage their creativity. Letting kids paint with large canvas and large brushes.

As parents, we're teaching kids about empathy and about recognizing others' perspectives, so they can grow up to be compassionate adults.

Christmas is what you make of it.

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Today we're going to talk about it! I'm sharing a Kindergarten readiness checklist - for life skills! I was a teacher and I saw many things that I wish my students had known before coming to Kindergarten - and I'm not talking about Kindergarten Sight Words. While they aren't mandatory,

Parents know how easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the holiday season. Despite this, the true meaning of Christmas is about love for others. To help teach children to focus on generosity, I have compiled a list of 24 acts of kindness for families this Holiday season. #randomactsofkindness #parenting #lifelessons #positive #Positiveparenting #Holidays #Christmas #kidsactivities

Making friends is an important life skill -- here are simple ways to help teach your child about being a good friend.

8 Healthy Snacks for Kids With ADHD

{via pinterest} I get the best questions about paint colour and how much it can or cannot do to “rescue”...

Kids reading to shelter cats, Book Buddies @ Animal Rescue League of Berks County PA (berksarl.org/programs/book-buddies) Can I be a kid again?

50 community service ideas to help your school, business or group help a charitable cause or nonprofit.