car time with kids

toddler enjoys reading a book in the car

June 21, 2021

6 min read

Preparing for a road trip where you’ll spend hours in the car with kids? Arm yourself with these fun car games along with activities that even young kids can do independently from the back seat.

Daily Grind

Car time with the kids

Chelsea Munro

December 14, 2020

2 min read

How do you make time spent in the car with your family enjoyable, memorable, and productive? Whether it is school pick up time or long road trips, we’ve got some great ideas.

Health & Safety

All your car seat questions answered

Sarah Karlovic

October 29, 2020

3 min read

You’ve got a car seat for your newborn, but do you know how to buckle him in? Many parents make crucial mistakes and we help you keep him safe and secure.

Raise your kids according to science and reap the rewards

Authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting, which is the best? Scientific research gives us the answer.

Behavior

Toddler swimming lessons and the benefits of swimming for kids

It’s hard to decide how and when to introduce your kid to the joys of swimming. Especially since you may expose them to the risks of drowning. These tips should help.

Activities

Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises are useful in pregnancy, after childbirth, and beyond. Here’s why you may need them and how to incorporate them into your daily routine.

Daily Grind Health & Safety

Rock painting for kids

Rock painting is a sure way to develop your kids’ creativity and self-expression as well as to bond with them in the comfort of your own home.

Activities

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk: Book Review

This book educates you on how to address the emotions that a child often cannot articulate, how to cooperate with your child, and resolve family conflicts in a way they can hear you.

Behavior Reviews & Stuff

Camping activities for kids: Fun things to do while camping with kids

It’s time to go camping and here’s some great ways to keep your kids engaged and wanting to join you the next time you want to get out to the great outdoors. All you need are some great camping activities for kids that will entertain, teach, and play.

Activities

Dads don’t do tired…well

Sleep deprived dads dealing with newborns sometimes do the craziest things. It seems they aren’t hard-wired to handle baby schedules like moms are.

Have a Laugh Lifestyle

Keeping up with the Joneses: The pressure on teens to have the latest gadgets and follow fashion trends

In a society developing at the speed of light, what impact do technology and fashion trends have on the youth of today? Here are some insights.

Behavior Lifestyle

The unspoken fears of dads-to-be and how to address them

Becoming a new father is terrifying. I know, I’ve been there. Here’s my harrowing tale of how I dealt with becoming a new father and how I somehow managed not to run away.

Have a Laugh Lifestyle

Postpartum planning for dads

If you’re expecting a little one soon, here are some of the best ways for dads to plan for the postpartum period.

Daily Grind

ADHD vs. ADD: What is the difference?

ADHD vs ADD—are they the same thing? Our experts untangle the web between these very similar terms. Here’s what you should know.

Behavior Special Needs

The best ovulation predictor kits

Do you want to increase your odds of conceiving? Ovulation predictor kits can help. Learn how they work, how to use them, and the best models to use.

Health & Safety Reviews & Stuff

Causes, symptoms, and treatment of SPD

SPD used to be thought to be a symptom of ADHD and Asperger’s, but now it is also recognized as a stand-alone syndrome.

Special Needs

What’s the most effective way to treat children with anxiety?

Therapy or medication? What’s the best way to treat your kid with anxiety. We discuss the options available and their advantages and drawbacks.

Health & Safety

What exercises can you do while pregnant?

Have you wanted to exercise during your pregnancy but were told it wasn’t safe? Have you wondered if you could increase the intensity of your pregnancy workout? Do you want to know which exercises are safe and which you should avoid when pregnant? Read our article to find out all about exercise in pregnancy, including the dos and don’ts.

Daily Grind Health & Safety

Physical abuse of children: The long term effects that never go away

Growing up with physically abusive parents means kids are more likely to have trouble at school, difficulties connecting with others, and a higher risk of developing health complications and diseases as adults.

Health & Safety

The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World: Book Review

The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World by Jordan Shapiro guides parents on how to use digital technology to help their kids be connected—to themselves, their families, and their communities.

Lifestyle Reviews & Stuff

The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families with No Time and a Lot to Do: Book Review

Ayesha Curry’s cookbook is full of fun, flavorful recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes. From a fancy grilled cheese to easy sheet pan meals, her recipes are a great way for kids to explore new flavors.

Diet Reviews & Stuff

Good night stories for rebel girls: Book Review

If you’re looking for stories beyond princesses, fairy tales or super heroes for your child, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is just right.

Reviews & Stuff

How to spot childhood anxiety and what to do about it

Is your child suffering from clinical anxiety or simply has age appropriate jitters? 4 experts tell you the signs you need to look out for to make this determination.

Behavior Health & Safety

How to help your child with school anxiety

School is a big part of kids’ lives and a source of anxiety. Four moms give tips on how to make school anxiety less of a burden on your child.

Daily Grind Learning

My toddler’s hospital stay

Any illness affecting your child is upsetting, especially if they’re hospitalized and you’re separated. A mom recalls the agony inflicted by a hospital stay.

Health & Safety

HPV vaccine: Who needs it and when to get it

The HPV vaccine is an important one your child can get when they reach the recommended age. It offers protection against human papillomavirus, which causes cervical and other cancers as well as genital warts. In addition, the HPV vaccine can provide the utmost protection even before your child gets exposed to the virus, which can be transmitted through sexual contact.

Health & Safety

Balance?

With our hectic lifestyles, sometimes the best thing we can do with our kids is to do nothing.

Lifestyle

How does anxiety affect your child’s academics?

Anxiety about personal situations and external events can impact your child’s academics and beyond. 4 expert parents weigh in on the main effects of anxiety on your kids.

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