It sure is hot out there and it can be hard to keep the kids engaged without breaking the bank. We have a few suggestions on how you can keep cool with your kids this summer: Have a water fight! Fill up some water balloons and let the kids go to town. Head to the… Read more »
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Spring Learning Activities
Spring has sprung and there are many ways to teach your little ones about the new season. Grow a plant. Give kids a plastic shovel and encourage them to dig a small hole in the ground. Let them count the number of seeds you give them and have the drop them down into the hole…. Read more »
Sun Safety Tips
Summer time is here, school’s out and it is really getting hot out there! Making sure your family stays protected in the heat is important in order to avoid any sun damage or heat-related illness. Here are a few sun safety tips to keep in mind while having fun in the sun. Keep babies under… Read more »
Ways to Celebrate Spring
The first official day of spring is almost here and we have a few ideas to help you take advantage of the change in season before the hot days of summer set in. Go on a picnic. Pack a picnic and sit outside and soak up the sunshine with your kids. You can head to… Read more »
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17 and it provides a wonderful opportunity to teach your kids about another culture. We have a few tips on how to celebrate in fun and educational ways. Check out a book. You can help your kids understand who St. Patrick really was and how the holiday originated… Read more »
Encouraging Your Children to Play Outside in the Winter Months
Playing in the snow is a childhood past time that nearly every child looks forward to. The anticipation of building a snow man or ice fort is enough to drag any child away from the television or video game console, even for a few hours. But how can you encourage your child to get up… Read more »
How to Avoid Frostbite in Young Kids
How to Avoid Frostbite in Young Kids Winter can be a fun time with your children – snowmen, snowball fights and igloos in the backyard can be a great time for kids of all ages. But it’s also important to dress your children properly for the cold weather to prevent illness and of course, frostbite…. Read more »