Giving Thanks During the Holidays Finding ways to give thanks to people in our lives is a great family activity and one that will assist children in learning the importance of recognizing others for their kindness and support. Here are some fun and personalized ways that children can give thanks to friends, family, and special people in their lives. Handmade… Read more »
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Fire Safety Tips
Fire Safety Tips It is vital for any family to have a fire safety plan for their home. Fires can spread in a matter of mere minutes, completely filling a home with deadly smoke. Families need to both plan out a fire escape route and then practice it. One good tip is to draw a… Read more »
Why Get a Dog? Better Health, for One Thing
Why Get a Dog? Better Health, for One Thing A dog can be your best friend—and a benefit to your health as well. Here are some ways owning a dog can keep you hale and hearty in mind as well as body: • More exercise. Just walking the dog gets you out of the house,… Read more »
Thanksgiving Activities with the Family
Thanksgiving Activities with the Family Turkey Day is almost here and it provides a great opportunity to get in some quality family time and activities. We have a few ideas on how you can maximize your family holiday fun. Take family photos. You can even set up a plan to do themed photos or have… Read more »
Teaching Kids to Be Organized
Teaching Kids to Be Organized Although some children appear to be born with a natural inclination for routine and order, others are free spirits and need some assistance in order to discover ways to make their life run more smoothly. Teaching children organizational skills can make family life run a lot more efficiently and cut… Read more »
Maintaining a Healthy Diet and Still Allowing the Foods They Love
Maintaining a Healthy Diet and Still Allowing the Foods They Love Every parent has the same battle at some point in their lives – getting your kids to eat healthy but not completely depriving them of the foods they love. Here are some “rules to live by” when it comes to making sure your kids… Read more »
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids We have rounded up a few fun and festive activity ideas that will get everyone into the “thankful” holiday spirit! Turkey Play Dough. Set out some craft supplies and brown play dough so kids can create their own turkeys. Learn more about this activity here. Thankful Turkey Pine Cones. Have your kids… Read more »
Holiday Celebrations: What Young Children Need To Know
Holiday Celebrations: What Young Children Need To Know In today’s increasingly global society it can be challenging for parents to keep up with the different celebrations, special days and holidays that are recognized in schools and within a community. In addition it is often important in a family to celebrate holidays that have special meaning… Read more »
Tips and Tricks for Camping with Small Children
Tips and Tricks for Camping with Small Children Camping with small children – even infants and toddlers doesn’t have to be the nightmarish experience you might think it would be. After all – you haven’t lived until you warmed a bottle over a campfire at 3:00 am! If camping is something you enjoy doing then… Read more »
How Much Juice?
How Much Juice? Have you ever wondered how much juice is too much juice to give a child? While juice has nutrients, it also has a lot of sugar. Believe it or not, a 12 ounce glass of apple juice can contain 10 teaspoons of sugar-the same as in a can of soda-and a glass… Read more »
