Here’s something really simple you can do to improve your child’s chance of future health and success: make sure he spends plenty of time playing outside. There are many ways in which this generation’s childhood is different from that of the last generation, but one of the most abrupt contrasts is the degree to which […]
Five A+ Tips Before School Starts
The routine of shuffling your kids out the door so they don’t miss the school bell will soon return. Be sure you’re ready for the back-to-school whirlwind with these five tips. First Thing’s First — You Have to Prepare for School. There are a lot of supplies to gather before the big day, so stay […]
27 Things You MUST Do this Summer!
The ultimate summer bucket list for you and your family. Enjoy the greatest summer ever with these ideas for you and your family: 1. Swim in a Natural Body of Water It’s summer, you just have to. 2. Barbecue The smell of meat cooking while sitting outside in lawn chairs is just so summeresque. 3. […]
9 Ways to Keep Your Kids from Complaining this Summer
Looking for a summer without whining? These activities will make your kids’ summer fun and yours enjoyable. Everybody loves summer…until the boredom sets in. And then the complaining comes at full force. Nip the boredom in the bud before your summer takes a swing for the worse. Here are a few simple ideas of what […]
10 Summertime Gifts to Keep Your Kids Active and Smiling
For many stay-at-home parents who have younger children, transitioning from kids being in school most of the day to being at home all day can be a bit of a challenge. But, turning the out-of-school challenge into a memory-filled, active summer is within reach. We hope these gift ideas will not only make your time […]
How to Make Summer Vacation Fun and Memorable for Kids
Many parents dread that countdown to summer vacation and the whining and boredom that ensues. One summer, I devised a schedule and went over it with the kids, got their input, and it worked beautifully. They knew what was going to happen each day and so they had something to look forward to. We sat […]