Have you often wondered how you can teach your child compassion and kindness for others? An easy way to start teaching children to care about others are showing random acts of kindness. Showing random acts of kindness is one of the best activities you can do with your kids. It’s a great way to bond as [...]
Getting your child ready for school in the mornings can be stressful. These 5 tips will help them be ready for school on time. 1. Establish a bedtime routine. Establish set bedtime routines for your child so they get enough sleep. Students in middle school need about 10 to 11 hours of sleep. [...]
1. Check straps and backpack size When buying a backpack, look at the straps. You want one which has large padded straps to help distribute the weight and if possible one which has a waist or chest strap to provide additional support. Please don't buy an oversized backpack! Get one which is the appropriate [...]
These 7 tips will improve your child's structure, organization and confidence. 1. Create a Homework station. 2.Keep distractions to a minimum. Unless they need to call a classmate about certain assignments. Keep the tv and music off or low. 3.Create a schedule ( Click for Printable Blank Homework Schedule ) 4. Keep it [...]
It's officially summer break and that means we get to sleep a little later and have a more lax schedule. We tend to do better with a predictable daily routine . With that being said my solution comes in the form of a Rules List. It keeps life a little more organized & the kids [...]
Keep kids Happy & Parents Sane With These Genius Family Travel Hacks It’s officially Summer , the kids just finished school and it’s family vacation time. Here's a family travel hack list that is sure to make family traveling easier and give you more time for enjoying your vacation. Pack Books and DVDs to keep [...]
Elementary school graduation symbolizes a transformation time for your child. Your pre-teen is midway through their education and the emergence of a new world as a high school teenager. Celebrate this big moment in their life with one or more of these awesome elementary school graduation gifts for your favorite grad. Dinner Reservation [...]
6 Books For Boys - Favorite Books For Boys If you find getting your son to read a struggle, you're not alone. Boys consistently score lower than girls on national reading and writing tests. Boys could be uninterested in the books teachers assign and many boys lack male reading role models. Because of that they [...]
What better way to teach your kids about money management then having them make their own piggy bank? Here are some creative piggy banks your kids will love. This is a great way to introduce the concept of managing a budget and the joy of giving . When the piggy bank is finished have your [...]
Hiking is an excellent, and often educational, activity families can enjoy together during the summer. #family #inschoolholidayfair For many parents, summer poses the inevitable question: Now that the kids are home all day, what am I going to do with them? [...]
