Activities for Kids
6 Tips for Flying with a Toddler
Many families avoid air travel with their children until they are old enough to behave. However, some families do not want to postpone their get away until ...
Tips for Keeping Teens Busy Over Summer Break
If you have a teen or teens and summertime is just around the corner, you are probably feeling a bit anxious about what they ...
Summer Sun Safety for Kids
With all the information out there telling us how bad the sun is, it is a wonder anyone goes outside these days. But staying indoors ...
5 Hiker Survival Skills You Can Teach Your Child in a Weekend
There has been a surge in the popularity of long-distance hiking. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy lists statistics of those who attempted a thru-hike of the ...
When to Give Your Child a Phone
While phones used to be a luxury of the rich or the province of the parents, it has since become common for children to have ...
4 Smart Organization Tips for Your Child’s Toys
If you have kids, you have probably tripped over a skateboard or stepped on a block a time of two. When those household incidents happen, ...
Why You Should Get Involved in Your Child’s Activities, Hobbies, and School
It’s probably no secret that children who have involved parents are more happy, healthy, and well-adjusted and excel at their educational and extracurricular pursuits. It ...
Preschool Activities You Can Do At Home
Once your young child begins attending preschool, he or she will begin to ask to do some of their favorite activities at home. Here are ...
3 Things to Do on Your Family Staycation
The economy may finally be on the road to recovery, but a lot of people are still feeling the squeeze. Sadly, one of the first ...
The Benefits of Outdoor Play For Preschoolers
In the modern world of games consoles and interactive toys, it’s easy to overlook the importance of outdoor play. It’s a big world outside of ...
3 Wholesome Snack Ideas Your Preschooler Will Love
Every preschooler looks forward to snack time! While the convenience of packaged, processed snack foods is tempting, these junk food choices are generally loaded with ...
4 Entertaining Card Games for Family Game Night
Just about everyone keeps a tabletop game or two on hand for those rainy days at the cabin or a game night with the kids. ...
5 Ways to Help Your Child Be More Physically Active
According to a June 2015 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 17 percent of children in the U.S. are obese. The CDC ...
4 Easy Ways to Burn Calories Playing with Your Kids
Skip the excuses for not having enough time to exercise. Grab your little one and head to the park. Whether you’re a parent or a ...
5 Tips for Avoiding a Toddler Tantrum When Shopping
If you’re planning a shopping trip with your toddler, you’ll be crossing fingers you can get him around town without a tantrum. But that’s ...
Encouraging Your Child’s Socio-Dramatic Play
It’s great watching children play; they seem to have limitless imaginations when it comes to amusing themselves. Research has identified several types of play that ...
