When you think of celebrating Thanksgiving with kids, what images come to mind? If your first thought is a group of bored kids sitting at the kiddie table, it doesn't have to be. Kids can have fun playing games and helping to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Let the Kids join in Kids love to cook, and almost [...]
Try these free fall activities for kids and enjoy all this season has to offer. October is a time to enjoy the crisp fresh air, make a few fall crafts, and cuddle up on the couch reading together. There are so many fun children’s activities you can enjoy without spending a penny. Fill your calendar [...]
A list of fun ideas for your families fall bucket list. 1. Tell scary stories Celebrate Halloween by swapping kid-friendly short stories outside by the fire or under the covers with a flashlight. 2. Go Apple Picking. 3. Take a camping trip of the grid. 4. Roast pumpkin seeds. Try this yummy snack. 5. Visit a [...]
Family reunions. Fancy meals. The holidays provide the perfect opportunity to teach your child basic manners. Two- and three-year-olds have many wonderful qualities, but tact isn't one of them. If you're like most parents, you're used to reminding your child not to hog toys during play dates or talk with her mouth full at meals. [...]
It's the end of the school year & the kids can't wait to have fun! You and the kids can try new and exciting things this summer with the help from our list. Camp out in your backyard. Have a water gun or water balloon battle. Build your own backyard water-slide. Take a family road [...]
It's hard to keep kids busy and entertained. So here is a Top 10 list of camping activities to make it easy for you, now is the perfect time to try it out because it's National Camping Month. Make S’mores. Go for a classic graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow combination. Flashlight tag A nighttime version of [...]
As Father's day approaches , you really start to think about how you can help your little boy prepare himself for manhood. As fathers, it is important that we watch how we speak and behave, especially when teaching our sons how to be a man. Without realizing it, we are role models for our kids. [...]
Summary Chores can improve your child's self esteem. It may seem easier to do all the chores yourself, but your child benefits from doing them. Chores help teach life skills. We can all agree no one really wants to do them but chores need to get done. Of course it may seem easier just to [...]
Cookies. Candy . Outgrown toys. Plenty of donations. I'm sure most of you have done at least one and some have done them all. Kids love to sell stuff, and everyone loves a yard sale. As a parent, you're constantly asked to help out at your kids’ school, work a fundraising sale, be a classroom parent, [...]
Simple Ways to Teach Kids about Giving during the Holidays Most of us hope that our children understand the joy of giving, wish lists and presents, it’s challenging to shift kids away from the focus on receiving. Here are a few of my favorite ways to teach children about giving, and they might even learn [...]
