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From infancy to the teen years, we share the best parenting tips and hacks, plus tons of kids activities for every age and stage.

21 First Day of School Icebreakers for High School | The transition from middle school to high school can be scary for many teens, and icebreaker activities are a great way to shake those first day of school nerves. They also help students get to know one another, build relationships, establish a sense of community, foster teamwork and communication, and create a positive classroom culture, setting the tone for a successful academic year. Click for 21 activities for kids 14+ to inspire you!

21 First Day of School Icebreakers for High School

10 First Day of School Icebreakers for Middle School | Building a positive and inclusive classroom environment is crucial for fostering student engagement and creating a sense of belonging for tweens and teens. Icebreakers are a great way to do this, and we're sharing the best age-appropriate ideas for kids 12 and up. From "would you rather" to organizing a classroom scavenger hunt to create "all about me" maps and collages, click for first day of school activities for tweens and teens.

10 First Day of School Icebreakers for Middle School

9 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids | If your child (or students) struggles with emotional regulation, this post is for you. We're sharing everything you need to know about self-control and impulse control in kids, and we've also put together a list of tips and behavior management ideas to help you teach your child how to control his or her reactions and emotions. From labeling emotions, to creating regular routines, to teaching mindfulness, to choosing the right games, this post has it all!

9 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids

11 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for First Grade | While not as big a transition from PreK to Kindergarten, the start of elementary school can still cause nervousness in young kids. Whether this is your first or 10th first day of first grade as a teacher, it's important to have games, activities, and other tips up your sleeve to ensure the first day is a smooth one and that your students leave feeling safe, included, and EXCITED about the year ahead. Click for tips and ideas!

11 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for First Grade

7 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten | Whether this is your first or 20th first day of school as a kindergarten teacher, it's important to have a few games and activities up your sleeve to ensure a smooth transition for new students. Kindergarten is a huge transition from PreK, with some kids experiencing separation anxiety and first day of school nerves and tears. We're sharing tips to help you cope, plus 7 no mess, easy to setup up activities for a positive first day!

7 Super Fun First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten

15 Step-By-Step Gimp Bracelet Tutorials | Scoubidou, craftlace, scoobies, lanyard, or gimp bracelets -- whatever you call them, they are a kids activity handed down from generation to generation. If you have forgotten how to make these friendship bracelets and need a refresher, this post is for you! We're sharing a list of essentials to invest in, easy step-by-step tutorials, and the best beginner patterns like the box knot, butterfly knot, and square knot. Give them a try!

15 Step-By-Step Gimp Bracelet Tutorials for Beginners

6 Mindful Parenting Tips and Techniques | Being a calm parent is what every mom strives to be. We hear terms like gentle and intuitive parenting, but why can't we simplify it? If you want to know how to be a calm mom, we're sharing how to respond, not react to your child's behaviors while bringing awareness to our own triggers and feelings. Click to learn how to become a better communicator and develop strong emotional regulation in your children with these mom hacks!

6 Mindful Parenting Tips and Techniques

7 Sharpie Shoe Ideas for Beginners | Customized shoes are becoming a trend, and they are incredibly easy to make. If you and/or your kids want to dabble in DIY shoe designs, this post is a great place to start. From rainbow and tie dye, to chevron and galaxy designs, to fine line art, it's amazing what you can create with sharpies! Click for a list of tips and hacks for making your very own sneaker art with a set of sharpie markers.

Customize Your Shoes! 7 Sharpie Shoe Ideas for Beginners

12 Fun and Easy Bird Feeders Kids Can Make | DIY bird feeders are a great indoor summer craft to make with your kids. They are easy to make and a great way to get kids interesting in birdwatching, giving you a fun summer outdoor activity to enjoy together! The internet is FULL of homemade bird feeder ideas you can make using items like recycled milk jugs, toilet paper rolls, pinecones, and popsicle sticks plus peanut butter, stale bread and birdseed. Click for 12 of our favorites!

12 Fun and Easy Bird Feeders Kids Can Make

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