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 »
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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 »
How to Make Time for Your Family
How to Make Time for Your Family Keeping family relationships healthy can be more of a challenge than it should be in our workaholic, time-starved and cash-strapped society, and focusing too much on any one thing can often have a detrimental effect on family relationships. We are supposed to work in order to live and… Read more »
Early Riser vs. Nighthawk: Who’s better off?
Early Riser vs. Nighthawk: Who’s better off? Are you the early bird who gets the worm, or a night owl burning the midnight oil? The answer may have an impact on your health—and even your career. One study cited in U.S. News & World Report found that teens who are early to bed and early… Read more »
How To Encourage Your Kids to Apply Themselves
How To Encourage Your Kids to Apply Themselves Parents often grow frustrating trying to convince their youngsters that applying themselves to chores, schoolwork, and other necessary tasks is important. You don’t have to resort to threats or bribery, though. Try some of these tips: • Focus on progress, not perfection. Kids will shy away from… Read more »
