school age children
5 Methods for Motivating Your Family to Clean
Are you tired of nagging your kids to clean their rooms? Are you tired of asking your partner to clean out the basement? When you’re ...
3 Signs That Your Child Is Overscheduled and What To Do About It
Children are resilient and adaptable. They have a myriad of interests and they’re generally not great at setting limits for themselves, and it’s tempting to ...
Summer Safety Tips: Water Safety
Beaches and pools are synonymous with summer. However, its important to keep safety in mind when playing near water. To make this an enjoyable and ...
Fun Summer Idea for Kids: Writing/Journaling
Writing is an important skill children practice every day in school. When school is out for the summer don’t let the writing stop. Check out ...
No Cost, Fun Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Although you may not be able to afford a summer vacation this year, there are many low-cost, fun summer activities for the whole family. Here ...
Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider
Summer is about having fun and taking a break from school. For parents, it can mean finding a way to entertain their kids; sending them to camp is ...
Summer Food Safety Tips
Like cold and flu season, there seems to be a food-borne illness season – food-borne illnesses are at their peak during summer months. The warm ...
Fun Summer Ideas for Kids: Reading
As kids look forward to the last day of school, teachers remind their students to read at least 25 books over the summer. While this ...
Suggestions for Making Picnics More Fun
Summertime is for picnics in the park or on the beach. Forgetting to pack essential items can ruin your day. Here are some tips for ...
How Old Should My Child Be Before They Go to Summer Camp?
Children love to spend time with their friends, and as summer approaches, they may ask if they can go to the same camp as their ...
10 Fitness tips for the whole Family
Staying fit is important at any age. Maybe you want to get your family active but don’t know how to go about it. Here are ...
Hobbies are Healthy
Hobbies benefit children in many ways. It gives a child an opportunity to express themselves, and it allows them to discover themselves and build self-esteem. ...
Teaching Kids about Money
My younger sister can’t save money for anything. If she gets $20, she goes out and gets her nails done, without any idea how she ...
Choosing good Friends
Friendship is an important part of your child’s healthy development. Companionship helps children mature emotionally and morally and also teaches them social skills such as ...
Reading for Fun – Top Tips to Encourage Your Child
You know reading’s fun – in fact, as an adult, you’d probably love to have time to curl up with a good book – but ...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe When Home Alone
While some states have laws about the minimum age a child can be left home alone without it being considered neglect, as a parent you’re ...
