New App ReplyASAP (Invented by a Dad!) Locks Kids' Phones Until They Message Their Parents Back
U.K. dad Nick Herbert says his invention ReplyASAP "was born out of personal frustrations with current messaging apps" when communicating with his son Ben When a U.K.-based dad was frustrated over not getting texts back from his son, he took matters into his own hands — by tapping into some seriously intuitive tech. Nick Herbert, the mastermind behind the ReplyASAP , shared his story on the app’s website, revealing that it was “born out of personal frustrations with current m


Meanies Vs. Bullies: A Warrior's Guide
Bullying is at the forefront of constant news stories today. We have become a culture of whistleblowers who proudly tout ourselves, along with the school system, as zero tolerance. And yet bullying continues to happen every day. We hear about it from you and your kiddos all the time. But when we look deeper into each of these situations a trend starts to become apparent. The term bullying is being used to liberally. Every little mean thing that happens in today’s school syste


9 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues
At a Glance Martial arts are self-defense practices, like Muay Thai and Kickboxing. They focus on individual progress and can be a good alternative to team sports. Martial arts aren’t a “treatment” for learning and attention issues, but they can help with self-esteem, coordination and executive functioning. Exercise is great for every kid. But children with learning and attention issues can have a hard time finding a sport or physical activity that suits them. They may not ha

