With five kids, paying for summer camp is one of the biggest items in our annual budget. I’m constantly shifting schedules, looking for more affordable ways to cover my kids’ time out of school. And ...

In my previous post, I discussed why summer feels so boring for many kids and explored the root causes of boredom, from the loss of routine to the paradox of choice. We also looked at how boredom is ...

It's August, and for a kid that means one of two things: Summer is done or almost over. But for some parents, the financial burden of summer child care is just getting started. "This is not a new ...

The Child and Dependent Care Credit applies to children who are younger than 13 when the day care is provided Expenses associated with sending children to an overnight camp would not qualify for the ...

DURHAM, NC – For the first time, we're hearing from parents whose kids went to a CJF America summer camp. WRAL Investigates has reported about issues with the camps for more than a month. The company ...

Parents considering allowing their child to stay home alone this summer may have visions of “Home Alone” protagonist Kevin McCallister fighting off the Wet Bandits or getting into other mischief. With ...

A classic story, hand puppets and chicken nuggets made the Spring Valley Library an extra-welcoming place for kids on a recent afternoon. Stories and puppet shows are to be expected at any library. So ...

Memorial Day has passed, and the end of the school year is right around the corner. Kids will be home for the summer, leaving parents with the question: Can they be home alone? It's tricky for any ...