Parenting answers that work

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (830+ words) I've found that teachable moments are always happening, especially at bedtime. My 9-year-old daughter looks at me most nights like I've just asked her to climb Mt. Everest barefoot. Her eyes fill. Her voice cracks. "I can't do it," she…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (675+ words) Social media increases teens' self-esteem issues. And there's a trend circulating that parents of teen boys in particular should be wary of: looksmaxxing. Parents Of Teen Boys, "Looksmaxxing" Is The Dangerous Trend You Need To Know About It can be…...

4+ hour ago  (281+ words) When a parent is "touched out," they need a break from being grabbed, pinched, and tugged on by their children'and it's a feeling many parents know intimately. Here's how to cope when you just need a break from physical contact....

4+ hour ago  (760+ words) There's something about Easter that makes sewing feel extra satisfying. Maybe it's the soft colours, the excuse to pull out floral fabrics, or the fact that these projects don't need to be perfect to be loved. A handmade Easter basket…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (666+ words) Looking to knit something for Easter that's totally different from your traditional baskets and eggs? Why not knit some Easter socks? Of course bunnies don't have to be for Easter; these are all socks you can wear all spring long…...

6+ hour ago  (248+ words) I wanted this collection to feel serene rather than themed-to-the-point-of-limiting, so you'll find soft pastels, gold-inspired accents, and tiny repeating patterns that look gorgeous behind sentiments, focal images, or layered die cuts. And because each design is placed on a…...

6+ hour ago  (383+ words) Quilted Farm Girl Sew and Stitch Along " Why This Farmhouse Quilt Project Is Worth Joining The Quilted Farm Girl Sew and Stitch Along is a guided quilting event that blends classic patchwork with hand-stitched embroidery details. Hosted by Fat Quarter…...

6+ hour ago  (351+ words) Creative food craft ideas Some people like their cocktails shaken and sophisticated, others like them fruity and fresh. Me? Give me a dessert cocktail that tastes like a candy bar, and I'm in heaven. This Butterfinger Dessert Cocktail is exactly…...

7+ hour ago  (1021+ words) Inflation affects us all, so here's how families can approach explaining inflation to a child in a way they can understand. At the gas pump, the grocery store, and our favorite restaurants, we've all felt the squeeze of inflation'and it's…...

22+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1802+ words) Working in bed sounds cozy until your wrists and elbows start to hurt. This memory foam lap desk pillow gives your arms support while creating a stable flat surface for laptops, books, or craft projects. The built-in cupholder helps keep…...