5 Tips for Co-Parenting and Keeping the Peace
Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of co-parenting–where the decisions surrounding your children require you to involve and engage with someone you may no longer even like. Chances are, …
How to Know if Your Kid is Ready for Sleepaway Camp
Sleepaway camp is a right of passage- but how do you know when your child is ready for that epic experience? With so many amazing camps in this area, the …
PUFF PASTRY HEARTS WITH WHIPPED CREAM & FRUIT
A Valentine’s Recipe to Cook with Kids Thanks to Melissa Sherwood of Deliciously Nutritious for sharing this recipe with us, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chef Melissa offers cooking …
Omnihedral: The Ultimate Gamer Destination
If you have children that are passionate board or card gamers, or if they are intrigued and want to get into those types of activities, then this week’s highlight is …
Do You Have the Heart for Foster Parenting?
Foster families provide a stable and loving environment to children who await reunification with their own families (the ultimate goal), or placement with relatives, or adoption. Fostering not only benefits …
Online Safety for Kids: What to Do About Apps?
One of the biggest problems facing parents is that any social media app can be used negatively. The same apps that adults use for finding recipes and connecting with distant …
The Procrastination Puzzle: Why Teens Struggle to Begin Homework
Ever wondered why your teen or tween, who is perfectly capable of completing their assignments, opts instead to delay, delay, delay? If homework were like driving a car, your teen’s …
Annapolis Indoors: Exciting Maryland History Stops Downtown
Be a tourist in your own town! Ideas for fun and educational outings with Are We There Yet?! columnist Frank Bolinsky. Many of you have asked about indoor activities that …
Is My Teen Having Sex?
QUESTION: Talk to me about setting boundaries and guidelines for dating teens. My oldest will be 16 in a few months and has had a boyfriend (her first) for a …
Teen NYE Parties…What to Do When You Don’t Know the Host
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s possible your teens will be making plans to celebrate with their peers. What if your teen asks to go to a party …