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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

With the hectic schedules that most families must accommodate on a daily basis, any calm in the storm feels like the perfect opportunity to unwind with technology. After balancing work, school, sports/dance schedules and every other commitment, vegging out in front of a screen just feels cathartic. The urge to […]

Benefits of Gardening for Kids

April 6, 2017 in Helpful tagged children online / Kids / parenting / Summer by Hilary Smith

Summer is nearly here. It’s almost time for kids to take a break from school, and cross things off their summer bucket list. It’s also a great time for kids to learn some new skills and try to make some extra money. Finding jobs for kids can sometimes be hard […]

Summer Jobs for Kids

March 21, 2017 in Partners tagged children online / kids social media / Summer / Teens by Jennifer McDonnow

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

1. Make Some Decor with the Kiddos Make your day even more patriotic by making some decorations with the whole family. The kids will have a blast and it will make the day super! Pinterest has some great ideas, you can check out what we’ve pinned here. 2. Throw Together […]

10 Fun Things to Make This Fourth of July Explosive

June 27, 2016 in Holiday tagged 4th of july / holiday / learning / parenting / Summer by Shylee Rose

A summer bucket list is a must have for anyone with kids still at home. Use our list or create one yourself! Have fun with it and be creative- and ENJOY the summer!

Summer Bucket List

June 6, 2015 in Activities / Helpful / Holiday / Uncategorized tagged email for kids / Kids / kidsemail / parenting / Summer by Jennifer McDonnow

Summer is finally here! We want to keep those kids busy so here are some fun ideas that you can do for cheap! Enjoy! Make Glow Stick Lanterns See how by clicking here. We made these last summer for a camp out and the kids thought they were fun! Make […]

5 Cheap Summer Activities for Kids

May 22, 2012 in Uncategorized tagged Activites / Cheap / Fun / Kids / Summer by Jennifer McDonnow