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Do you recall the thrill of earning a sticker on a perfect assignment in school? Many of us loved seeing those gold stars teachers would hand out. At face value, these stickers validated our hard work and effort, but this incentive system might have been harming our intrinsic motivation. In […]

Pamper your Children the Right Way

May 16, 2017 in Activities / Helpful by Hilary Smith

The few weeks that the children are off over Summer is daunting for every parent. However, there really are things you can do with them that aren’t too costly and still fun for all ages. Take turns with your friends to have their children so that you get a day […]

Entertaining the Kids Over Summer

May 15, 2017 in Activities / Helpful tagged activities / Kids / parenting / Summer by Jennifer McDonnow

Reading with your kids isn’t just about telling them stories. It teaches them valuable lessons and stimulates important conversations, all while bonding. In fact, many adults bond by reading fiction to one another, and for kids, these are some of their first bonding experiences! Older children can benefit from being […]

Books to Read Aloud to Your Kids

May 15, 2017 in Activities / Helpful tagged activities / Kids / kids social media / learning / parenting / Summer by Hilary Smith

Summer is almost here! We all know that no school equals bored kiddos. That is why making a summer bucket list of reasonable goals is a great idea! It will give them something fun to look forward to, and you, the parent, will be held accountable to do things this […]

50 Ways to Bust Boredom this Summer

May 13, 2017 in Activities / Helpful tagged activities / activity / parenting / Summer by Jennifer McDonnow

Concentration is hard. Even those of us who have already made it through all the requisite schooling and well into the throes of adulthood find concentration to be one of the bigger struggles in our daily lives. So, while I may be a little late for some of us, why […]

Raising Smart Kids: Sharpen Your Child’s Concentration Skills Without Them ...

April 19, 2017 in Activities / Helpful tagged activities / activity / Award / children / Fun / holiday / learning / online safety / parenting / Summer / technology by Jane Davies

You want to spend more time with your child, but you’re stumped. There must be something you can do with your child that isn’t digital-related – right? Cooking is a great skill to have (for boys and girls), and it allows you to spend time with your child. A lot […]

4 Spring Dip Recipes Kids and Parents Can Easily Make ...

April 7, 2017 in Activities / Helpful / KidsEmail News tagged activities / Fun / Kids / parenting / Summer / Teens by Joe Hughes

We all know that children can get burnt out with the last few months of the school year. Kids of all ages want to take a break from reading goals and the stress of grades. Although, the last three to four months do matter, and they may need a little […]

8 Ways to Keep your Child from Getting Burnt ...

March 2, 2017 in Activities / Helpful by Shylee Rose

Spending time and effort to teach your kids the value of money, hard work, free fun and helping others will lead to effective way of introducing frugality into their lives, which will not only pay off financially in the future but will also be a great part of forming their […]

Creative Ways to Teach Your Kids to be Frugal

August 29, 2016 in Activities / Helpful / Uncategorized tagged activities / activity / Kids / parenting / parenting quotes by Tracey Clayton

My kids are nestled on the couch—one has a Nintendo DS in his hands, the other an iPad. With the heat sweltering in the 90s and humidity so heavy it feels like a wet towel, there seems to be little hope to get them outside. Many parents feel the same […]

5 Ways to Motivate Your Kids to be Active

August 22, 2016 in Activities / Helpful / Uncategorized tagged Kids / parenting / parenting quotes / Summer / technology / Teens by Amy Williams

The beginning of the school year marks the introduction of bacterial infections and viruses that can keep our kids home and away from valuable learning time. Classrooms can be incubators for strep throat, upper-respiratory infections, and stomach bugs. While the flu can be tamed with an annual vaccination, attempting to […]

10 Back To School Tips To Keep Children Healthy

August 8, 2016 in Activities / Helpful / Uncategorized tagged activities / Kids / kids social media / parenting / Teens by Hilary Smith