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Upgrade Your Hike
How many times has someone told you to “take a hike”? Chances are they weren’t concerned with your cardiovascular health. When it comes to getting …
6 Indoor Activities for Teens and Young Adults
By Susie Yakowicz Is family night becoming a bore for your teen and young adult children? Finding ways to keep older kids entertained at home …
7 Wet Day Activities to Do with Your Bouncy Kids
If you have lively children with lots of energy to burn off, it can be tricky keeping them calm and happy on a wet day. …
3 Ways to Use Pokemon Go to Connect with Your Kids
Pokemon Go is one of the most interesting games available. This app might be free, but it’s worth its weight in gold when it comes …
5 Family-Friendly Backyard Activities That Are Literally Cool
As a parent, you probably don’t want your kids to while away summer break glued to their iPads and smartphones. But on days when the …
4 Crafting Ideas for Kids
Most children love to do crafts and it’s a fun way to teach them new things. There are endless possibilities when it comes to …
How to Keep the Reading Going All Summer Long
While kids and parents are looking forward to the end of school and the beginning of summer, most parents want their kids to continue to …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Camping with Toddlers 101
Whether you’re an experienced camper or you’re looking for a new way to spend family time, camping with your toddler can be wonderful and exhausting. …
Why Playing Hide-and-Seek is Good for Your Child
Children love to play hide-and-seek from their earliest days, but it’s not just a silly game. Playing peekaboo with your baby leads to searching for …
The Value of Teaching Your Little Ones to Cook
From the time that your little one can stand and walk on her own, she’s ready to become mommy or daddy’s kitchen helper. Exactly what …
How Fathers Can Nurture a Special Bond with Their Daughters
Every father has undoubtedly heard the phrase “daddy’s little girl.” This popular saying speaks volumes about the importance of the relationship between a father and …
Activities to Build a Family Bond Any Time of Year
With the transition to spring, the days of sunshine, rain, and warmer temps are here. There is no better time of year to get outside and …
Why Your Family Should Eat Together: 2 Critical Reasons
Many families have gotten away from the tradition of sitting down together for breakfast in the morning, lunch at midday, and dinner every night. …
