Parenting

It has been a challenging year, and the national violence at the beginning of January was almost too much to bear. Sometimes the wisdom of children is exactly what we need to hear in times of difficulty.  So, in that spirit, we asked some of our second, fourth...

As we transition to an approach to life that raises many questions, Lakewood Catholic Academy hopes to offer some direction as you and your families hunker down. We are not health professionals, save the esteemed Mrs. Kocsan and Miss Higgs. We are, however,...

What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary By Anya Kamenetz and Cory Turner, NPR If you find the news out of Iran or Australia unsettling, imagine how a child might be feeling right now. NPR’s Life Kit spoke with a handful of child development experts about...

The weather has a way of dampening our plans. Unfortunately, when you have kids, it also has a knack for causing cabin fever. When you are stuck indoors with little bundles of energy, you sometimes have to get super creative to figure out what to do. After all,...

It’s no secret that kids today often spend far too much time on their phones or in front of a screen. With experts recommending no more than one hour of screen time for preschool children — and limited time for kids of all ages — it’s important to...