An Age-By-Age Guide to Helping Kids Manage Homework
Do you ever wonder whether homework is gauging the child’s ability to complete assignments or the parent’s? On one end of the spectrum, a parent might never mention homework and…
Creative Ways to Spend Just 15 Minutes Outside With Your Kids
Photo: Ivanna Lukiian (Shutterstock) We know getting out in nature is essential for growing humans. But maybe you are an indoor cat like I am and struggle to get yourself…
How to Manage After-School Meltdowns With a Neurodivergent Child
Photo: Tracy Garbett (Shutterstock) By the time your child gets home from school, there’s a good chance they are ready for a class after-school meltdown. Also known as after-school restraint…
How to Get Your Teen to Do Their Damn Homework
Photo: VGstockstudio (Shutterstock) Raising teenagers is tough. They’re still dependent on you for their everyday needs, but they also have a mind of their own—so while you can nudge them…
10 Ways to Get Kids to Open Up About Their Day, According to Lifehacker Readers
Sometimes talking with our children about their school day is akin to a dentist pulling a crocodile’s teeth: It’s lengthy, it’s risky, and it doesn’t seem to benefit either party.…