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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 ...
Summertime Camping 101
Does your family enjoy camping? Many consider summertime camping to be a requirement for the summer months. They know summertime camping equals summertime fun. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
3 Easy Snacks to Encourage Children to Eat Their Vegetables
As youngsters, many of us were admonished to sit up straight at the dinner table, put our napkins in our laps, and not play with ...
Tooth Fairy Fun: Helping Your Kids Learn About Oral Hygiene
The first incarnation of the modern Tooth Fairy can be traced back to a Chicago Daily Tribune article dating back to 1908, though the actual ...
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 ...
How to Celebrate a Happy and Frugal Thanksgiving
Each year the cost of having Thanksgiving dinner rises. Experts will tell you the increase in prices is due to simple supply and demand. Perhaps ...
8 Fun & Simple Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is a day to show gratitude for all of the wonderful things in life. For most, the things that top their “I’m thankful ...
3 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Making crafts is a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving. You may not be too keen on the idea if you think crafts involve a lot ...
5 Ways to Use Your Wii to Encourage Fitness and Family Time
Many parents who’ve resisted buying a video game console have given in to the allure of the Wii. After all, this isn’t your blood ...
Bond More and Stress Less With These Solutions to Common Road Trip Perils
Family road trips are great ways to draw families together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately though, they also provide an opportunity ...
Toys for the Under Ones – A Parent’s Guide
It’s natural to want to buy toys for your new baby, but how do you know what to choose? How much notice should you pay ...