Get outside and play with the kids for FREE! Nashville's Top Playgrounds include several new ones and others recently opened plus others tried and true!
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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Don’t Tie Allowances to Chores, They Say
"Wait, we're paying kids to clean their rooms now? Cool — who do I send my invoice to for laundry, dishes and literally everything else?" A get-real guide to kid allowances.
The Power of a Growth Mindset
School can be hard, subjects can be tough, and plenty of kids can lose heart. Help them switch from "I can't to it" to "I can't do it ... yet!" and their entire mindset will change.
Indoor Play Cafes for Moms, Dads & Littles
Indoor play cafes are popping up across Middle Tennessee, creating safe, joy-filled spaces for little ones to play while parents relax — so grab a coffee and come join the fun!
Cirque Italia Water Circus March 20 – 23
A European-style water circus is coming to to the Sumner County Fairgrounds March 20 - 23
Getting Past Surface-Level Friendships
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: In a world where screens keep us ‘connected’ but emotionally distant, our kids need us to actively encourage real, lasting relationships that can actually take flight.
Spring Into Adventure at Tennessee Safari Park
Go on safari and drive through 7.5 miles of open terrain, feeding exotic animals right from your window and watching curious giraffes, zebras, antelope, and more stroll up close.
Play Hooky: Nashville’s New Family Fun Spot is Opening Soon
Hooky Entertainment is opening soon in the Nashville Yards district downtown. It's going to be massive.
Spring Break Adventure: Meet the Tin Man!
"The Heart of the Forest," a sculpture that stands 27 feet high inside Bernheim Forest in Kentucky is about two hours and 20 minutes away.
How to Raise Resilient Kids Without Overparenting
From our March issue: Today’s kids face real pressures — but constant hovering won’t help. The good news: you can step back and help them to grow stronger.
