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For today's parents, deciding how to best track their kids' online adventures and relationships is a crucial piece of the parenting puzzle. "Stalking" might feel tempting, when "monitoring" might just be the key.
We are living through a moment in history of monumental change. During this time of restriction, there are many opportunities to continue to spend time with your family in ways that may have been neglected in recent years. Let's play!
In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we adults are at various distances outside the eye but nevertheless in the throes of the storm. Most children, however, do not share our experience. They see the world around them – they see us –from a very different vantage point. They sit in the eye of the storm. For them, life is unstable in a different way.
Getting your children to do their chores doesn't have to be a daily struggle. With a bit of creativity and some bright ideas, you can turn tasks into a natural or even fun part of their daily routine.
'Kelly Stays Home: The Science of Coronavirus' aims to make some of the scientific principles clear and easy for parents and kids to understand in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the hot summer months, the pool isn't the thing only calling our names...The snack cupboard is beckoning, so let's talk smart summertime snacking!
Families that spend leisure time together develop memories that last a lifetime. Check out these 8 activities the whole family will enjoy!
With busyness dominating our lives, here are 7 daily habits to help bolster your energy throughout the day.
How to create a home environment that fosters growth and fills our kids' emotional toolboxes, so they're ready to conquer the world!
Making the transition from co-sleeping to crib is a big one, keep these tips and tricks in mind to help smooth the way.
Your yard is a great place to plant the seeds of necessary life lessons.
While parenthood is a shared lived experience among many people, the fine details of those experiences can vary, so you need to find the strategies and utilize the tips that are right for you.
Pregnant women are recommended to get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day to decrease discomfort and build stamina for labor and delivery. Swimming can be a wonderful way to keep active during pregnancy.
This year, with the economic distress of the current pandemic, many of us have a heightened awareness of the need to pinch pennies. With some clear-cut tips and added intention, you can successfully thrive this summer with your finances still in-tact.
So, you've decided to homeschool and maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed. Here are some resources to get you started!
Mom, Mama, Mommy, Ma; Dad, Daddy, Pops, Pa…Like the plethora of monikers our kids might bestow upon us, our parenting styles can be just as varied and diverse.
The last three months of the 2019-’20 school year were like none other that we’ve experienced before, and Billings Catholic Schools adapted well amid the upheaval.
As plans are finalized (in flux) for the return to school, there are things families can be doing to ensure a safe return to school.
As another school year begins and many young children (and their parents or guardians) face significant transitions, here are some tools and resources that may help you and your little navigate what can sometimes be a difficult transition.
The Billings Family YMCA, one of the largest youth programming providers in Yellowstone County, recently completed an extensive renovation project on the Mary Alice Fortin Youth Center
Connect with other mamas in Billings with these local mom groups.
A directory full of the best options for birthday parties and celebrations by Simply Family Magazine.
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