Every day on the news there is another sad story. Families put in devastating situations, children being abused or disposed of like some sort of unwanted possession, and even more horrifying stories that needn’t be…
Did you know that just by signing up for camps and classes through ActivityHero, your school can earn money? Not only does ActivityHero help you find the best camp or class for your child where…
Keeping Kids Active — What does it mean? And why do we make it our mission to ensure that kids get active and stay active? Across the country, kids physical education & creative classes are…
Summer is a time for freedom, fun in the sun, and plenty of ice cream. As carefree as summer can be, it’s important to keep kids learning to ensure that they retain some of the…
Let’s face it, some days kids just don’t want to move… and I can’t say I blame them. But part of a healthy lifestyle is keeping kids active. As parents, we need to make sure…
It’s easy to throw in the towel when life has got you down. Just remember that it’s never too late to turn your day around. Here’s 10 simple ways you can instantly improve your day:…
It is easy to be drawn to the simplicity that technology has provided. Technology, in all its glory, has one unmistakable flaw – it makes it too easy to be inactive. It is up to…
Mother’s Day: The one day a year to appreciate the person who appreciates everyone every single day. We cook, we clean, we chauffeur, we don’t complain, we just do it. Because we’re mom. So guess…
Mom spends her days (and nights) taking care of everyone else, so who makes sure Mom is taken care of? In other words, if we don’t take care of ourselves, who else is going to?…
One of the main challenges in engaging children in healthy activities is finding activities that you can do together. With a house to keep clean, errands to run, and projects to work on—in addition to…
Welcome to ActivityHero’s Weekend Ways to Learn & Play, where we share useful, thought-provoking, and just plain exceptional family blog posts from around the blogosphere. April showers bring May flowers Here we are in the…
Many young girls dream of being a ballerina. However, not all kids fall in love with dance class once they’ve experienced it. How do you know if dance classes are right for your child? Here’s…
Summer camp is a great experience for kids. The memories they make at camp will be treasured for a lifetime. One question that we hear from parents often is, “How do I prepare my child…
Welcome to ActivityHero’s Weekend Ways to Learn & Play, where we share useful, thought-provoking, and just plain exceptional family blog posts from around the blogosphere. It’s a Big, Big World What do your kids know…
When kids start to express an interest in sports, it might be hard to know where to start. How do you know if your child is a Michael Jordan or a Derek Jeter? Here’s a…
When it comes to keeping kids active, it can be quite a hassle to get them away from the screen. However, one of the biggest challenges that I have found as a mother is not…
Welcome to ActivityHero’s Weekend Ways to Learn & Play, where we share useful, thought-provoking, and just plain exceptional family blog posts from around the blogosphere. What do your kids know about Earth Day? Did you…
With more and more people getting busier than ever, wouldn’t it be nice to spare an hour or two to bond with hubby and kids and enjoy the blessings that cooking together has to offer?…
“What a child doesn’t receive he can seldom later give”. – P. D. James Children and Art Children and art just go together like strawberries and cream. All children like to get to grips with…
Welcome to our Weekend Ways to Learn & Play, where we share useful, thought-provoking, and just plain exceptional family blogs posts from around the blogosphere. We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what’s…