The greatest gift a mother can give, so the old saying goes, is “roots” and “wings”—a solid sense of belonging, balanced by the ability to leave home and soar in the world when the time comes.

Sounds simple, but as any loving parent can attest, it couldn’t be more complex! Parenting i [ … ]

If your Father’s Day festivities include meeting up with extended family, why not put all the dads to the test with a chili cook-off? Dads, Grandpas and Uncles will enjoy this friendly challenge, which will serve as center stage for the family meal. Serve hot dogs (that can be topped w [ … ]

She may work hard to fix the family veggies, but it’s a rare mom who doesn’t appreciate a special chocolate treat on Mother’s Day—especially if her child helped make it!

Here is a recipe for a classic, kid-friendly (and adult-friendly!) favorite: rich, chocolate fudge.  Even the little [ … ]

When kids bust a pair of jeans or outgrow an old shirt, it's usually followed by the familiar cry “I need a new one!” However, a little history lesson can teach your child that it wasn't always so easy.

During the colonial era, pieces of clothing that had been ripped or damaged were ne [ … ]

Every kid loves stamps, whether they receive them for good grades on their homework or use it to make designs in their artwork. Here's an activity that lets your child create her very own stamp. Inspired by the Japanese woodcut, your child will create a raised design on a block of wood [ … ]

On the Fourth of July, Americans take time to celebrate the many meanings of national independence. For kids, the day is often an exciting time of parades, barbecues and fireworks. But those abstract concepts like “liberty” and "nation" can be tough to grasp!

Here’s a poster project th [ … ]

This outdoor game, a modification of "Capture the Flag", uses ball, baskets, and foam to re-enact the fight between the Redcoats and the Patriots in Massachusetts in 1775.

Can your foam-armed "Patriots" stop the "Redcoats" from capturing Concord's armory? You'll find out!