Journaling can help us work through a problem we’re having; it can act as an outlet for stress or frustration; it can help us figure out how we really feel about something and then allow us to ...

Fall is an inspiring season for writing thanks to the falling leaves, pretty colors, and cooler weather so it’s the perfect time to bring in some fall writing prompts for kids. From pumpkins and candy ...

In a desperate parenting moment after dinner, I told my six-year-old, who was mid-meltdown, to “use your words!” He had just started yelling and hitting his eight-year-old sister because she wasn’t ...

There’s good news for people who love writing lists: Evidence suggests that writing a list is more than just good clean fun; it’s also great for your mental health. That’s right: There are lots of ...

Louis Sachar, the author of Holes and the Wayside School series, has spent nearly half a century writing books for kids. And he was originally going to continue that streak with his new novel, The ...