Traveling to Japan With Kids
Over spring break last year I took my nine-year-old daughter, along with my friend and her daughter, to Japan. This wasn’t the easiest decision; it’s a fourteen hour flight and a lot of moving around…
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2 Unique Same Day Holiday Activities to Make With Your Kids
Reindeer Cookies 1 Package of refrigerated sugar cookies 1 Bag of chocolate chips 1 Jar of cinnamon sprinkles (or anything red and small) 1 Bag of small pretzels Pick up a package of refrigerated…
Best of San Francisco Bay Area 2014: Kids Camps and Classes
Congratulations to this years “Best of 2014″ winners! These classes and summer camps and classes are parent favorites. Abantey:The Roleplay Workshop, Oakland Art Bash Studios, San Jose ART-Smart Studios, Foster City, San Mateo Aviation…
Fencing builds physical and mental strength for kids!
As parents, we want to give our children every advantage in life we can afford. I love fencing because it can help your child build their strength on so many levels. How many sports do…
A Bejeweled Birthday Experience
Sometimes the idea of hosting the perfect soiree can put any mom into a tailspin. In the era of Pinterest and the perfectly crafted birthday party, it’s a daunting task to try and create a…
Winter break: past and present
When I was a kid, I spent the first week of winter break baking cookies. I’d open my mom’s Betty Crocker cookbook and find my favorite recipes. I made a different type of cookie every…
Best of 2013: Kids Camps and Classes
Congratulations to this years “Best of 2013” winners! These classes and summer camps and classes are parent favorites. Athena Camps, SF Bay Area Abantey: The Roleplay Workshop, Oakland, CA BETTERBALL! Basketball & Sports, Philadelphia Area…
Crafting Upcycled Home Décor with Kids
These days, it seems that “upcycled” is the new black in home décor. Yet if you go to thrift stores and swap meets without a clear idea of what you want, you can end up…
Take the Stage: Kids Drama & Acting Classes
What they’ll learn: Some kids were born to shine on stage while others may be too shy to pursue drama & acting. Luckily, drama classes can help kids at both ends of the spectrum! Kids who…
How Young Should My Child Start Dance Classes?
Considering dance classes for your little ones? Find out how young they can begin taking classes, and what to expect.
Quality Time: 5 Simple Son & Dad Activities
The average parent spends less than an hour a day in one-on-one play with his child, parenting expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard found, and more than 25 percent of parents said they only spend 30 minutes…
Parents Guide to Cooking Classes for Kids
What they’ll learn: Kids who learn to cook are not only gaining a love of food, but also learning to measure, count, and explore their own creativity. Got a picky eater? It has been shown that children who…
Masterpiece in the Making: Parents Guide to Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids
What they’ll learn: Art is an activity with a great deal of benefits across the ages. Children especially can gain a great deal from expressing themselves through art as their communication skills are still developing. When creative thinking like visual…
6 Simple Crafts to Enjoy With Your Child
Creativity and expression are important parts of a child’s development, and often the first things to come to mind when we think about creativity are drawing or painting. These are wonderful forms of expression for…
7 Reasons Why You Should Encourage Swimming
One of the most profound activities during the summer is taking a dip in a swimming pool or other body of water. Aside from the break it can give you from the heat, there are…