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 »
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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 »
How to Part with the Pacifier
How to Part with the Pacifier Who knew it would be so hard to help your little one part with their favorite comfort item? When the time comes that your family decides it’s time to say goodbye to the pacifier, we have a few suggestions that could help make the transition a bit easier. Try… Read more »
Getting Your Kids Interested in Astronomy
Getting Your Kids Interested in Astronomy Stargazing is a wonderful way to spend time with your children – and a great way to turn that time into something educational. Astronomy is more than just gazing at stars – it teaches children about the universe, provides them with what can be a lifelong hobby or even… Read more »
Importance of Brain Injury Prevention
Importance of Brain Injury Prevention Brain injury is a common problem with young children, but a problem that can be avoided with a few preventative measures from parents. Brain injuries can be caused by trampoline accidents when children land on their head or neck, sports injuries are another common area that can result in brain… Read more »
