JoAnn Crohn

How to

Ask Your Parents for Money

Many parents will do almost anything to help their kids, including giving them money when they're in a bind. If you have a good reason for asking and your parents can afford it, asking politely and presenting a plan to p...

Is “Crap” a Bad Word?

Learn when it’s appropriate (and inappropriate) to use this mild curse word“Crap” is a popular and versatile word, but is it considered profanity? Though “crap” isn’t usually seen as obscene or vulgar, it can...

How to Be a Good Parent to your Child

Give your kid the best upbringing you can Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of your life, but that doesn't mean it's easy. No matter what age your children are, your work is neve...

How to Build Strong & Positive Parent-Child Relationships: 17 Tips

Build a lasting, caring connection by using this simple guide Parent-child relationships are incredibly important, setting a precedent for all of the child’s future relationships, too—so how can you ensure the relat...

How to

Spot Someone Who Is Faking an Illness to Get out of School

Kids want to fake sick every once in a while, and most don’t have the sophisticated tactics of Ferris Bueller. Faking sick to skip school is a common rite of passage, and if you’re an adult reading this, chances are ...

How to

Avoid Being a Toxic Parent

A toxic parent is a parent whose negative behavior extends to how they treat their children. A toxic parent might demand their child's attention, constantly criticize their child's behavior. 09 May 2025., performance, an...

How to

Run a Household

If we aren’t purposeful about what goes on in our homes, chaos ensues, especially if we have kids. Someone has to take charge and get things done, whether they are doing it themselves or issuing orders. Most stay-at-ho...

How to

Label Clothes for Daycare

Nearly every parent with a child in daycare has experienced dropping them off with something that never makes it home. Help eliminate wasted materials and lost clothes by properly labeling your child’s belongings for d...

Is the Tooth Fairy Real? The Truth Behind the Myth

A deep dive into the Tooth Fairy mythology The Tooth Fairy has been around for more than a hundred years now—and myths about the magic of teeth have been around for centuries! But does the Tooth Fairy actually exist? W...

How to

Make Money Through Chores

Want to start making money? When you're a kid, you might be too young to get a job, but you're usually not too young to do some basic household chores. If you want to get paid to do them, you can learn what kinds of chor...

How to

Know When Your Child is Old Enough to Babysit

Babysitting can be an excellent way for teenagers and older kids to learn how to be responsible while earning some money. Before allowing your child to watch other people's children, however, you will want to make sure t...

How to

Host a Two People Sleepover (Girls Only)

Sleepovers are full of fun, giggles, precious time with friends, and good food. They're a time to get to know your friends better and have fun all night. Even with only you and one friend at a sleepover, you can still ha...

Keeping Your Kids Safe on Roblox: Risks and Mitigation

The potential risks and safety features of Roblox for kids Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms, with over 70 million daily users, many of whom are children. If you are a parent, you may be wondering if Ro...

How to

Pass Time from Christmas Eve to Christmas Morning

Are you longing for Christmas to come? Can't wait to open your presents and dive into your stockings? Waiting is never easy, but if you keep busy, the longest day of December can be manageable.

How to

Get What You Want for Christmas

Christmas is a time to spread love and joy. Some people do this by giving gifts to the people they care for. Sometimes, the people that care about you don’t know what to get you for Christmas. If you want to get exactl...