Parenting hacks - page 9

I have my own set of parent cards in case it's easier to hand over my card to another parent who wishes to exchange contact details to set up a playdate for the kids.

Here are some do's and don'ts for what to put on your personal business cards (also known as parent cards or mommy cards).

If you have a young child of toddler age, it can seem like all the educational toys are designed for children older than yours. Don't worry! There are in fact plenty of educational toys for toddlers and even for babies, but you need to know where to look. Here are my top recommendations.

Tweens will feel too old for most of the standard indoor playground party venues, yet they're too young for something adult. But don't worry - you can definitely have a wonderful birthday party for your tweener or young teen that all participants will love! Best of all, these ideas work for both boys and girls.

Sun, swimming, and s’mores — what’s not to love about summer camp?

While adults bogged down in marathon-long meetings and endless emails might love a few days away from civilization, not all kids share the sentiment. But there are ways to help ease kids into their time away from home — and an internet connection.

So, whether it’s your child’s first year at summer camp or the experience produces an annual wave of anxiety for camp veterans who will sorely miss their electronics (and maybe even their parents), these strategies should help kids embrace nature, and create a connection to the outdoors that will sustain them through summer camp and beyond.