Beyond School Edit

Welcome to the great after-school debate. The school day ends. They come home. Snack happens. And then comes the question: “Homework first… or can I go play?” Some homes are firmly: TEAM HOMEWORK FIRST Get it done. Bag packed. Books...

Save this list for the next time. Two words. Every parent knows them. “I'm bored.” And somehow, we're expected to have an immediate solution. So instead of trying to invent something the next time it happens, here's a list. No...

What to do when they come home exhausted. The school bag hits the floor. Shoes come off. And then come the words every parent knows: “I’m tired.” After a full day of classes, conversations, instructions, activities and simply being “on”,...

10 easy ways to get moving after school — without calling it exercise. When we say we'd love kids to move more, it's easy to picture football practice, swimming lessons, tennis coaching or an hour at the basketball court. But...