When it comes to planning a memorable family adventure, nothing can come close to the endless fun that kids have when camping outdoors. Camping in your own backyard provides the parents with a great alternative and a fun way to create long-lasting memories, new family traditions, all while saving time and money.   Continue reading

All people are born with the capacity for empathy, but the way in which they are raised ultimately determines whether they become an empathetic person or not. As a parent, you must take a proactive approach in teaching your child to empathize with others and to express themselves in socially appropriate ways. Continue reading

Instilling a life-long love of reading in your child begins with you. While schools help develop and strengthen reading skills, you can't expect teachers to make your child enthusiastic about reading. Like so many other things, parents play a crucial role in developing these skills in their kids, and it's never too soon to start. Continue reading

Regardless of where you live, chances are that you see kids and teens being rude to older people on a regular basis. From talking back to teachers to showing blatant disregard toward the elderly while in public, many young people these days don't appear to have been taught how to respect their elders. As a parent, you have a chance to buck this disturbing trend. Continue reading