Summer Camp Packing: 8 Commonly Forgotten Items
Summer has finally arrived, and for many eager kids, it’s time for camp. Before you drop your child off at their camp for the summertime, make sure you pack all of the necessary camp items…
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Parents Guide to Surviving Travel with Kids
Traveling with children can be a stressful experience. They can grow wild with excitement and can cause lots of chaos while traveling along with them. Kids may not be stressful just to a parent but…
5 Family Activities for Backyard Fun
The backyard is where many families spend the summer soaking up the sunshine and enjoying their time together on the weekends. Although not all families enjoy creating their own fun and just looking to get…
How Kids Can Help in the Face of Tragedy
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…
10 Ways to Instantly Have a Better Day
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:…
5 Keys to Healthy Living as a Family
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…
Mom’s Night Out: 4 Reasons Why You MUST Make Time For It
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?…
Preparing Kids for Summer Camp: Why Communication is Key
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…
Finding Kids Activities They Will Love (and Stick With!): 5 Tips for Parents
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…
3 Reasons Why Cooking with Kids is Great for your Family
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?…
Bored Kids on School Break? 5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Busy
Finally spring break is here, the time your children have been waiting so anxiously for since their return back to school after the winter holidays… until the boredom hits. “Mom, I’m BORED!” The zoo is…
Academic Camps: Keep Learning Fun with Summer Courses
The last place kids want to spend their summer is at school. Seated at an uncomfortable desk while daydreaming about jumping into a cold pool with their friends doesn’t provide the best environment for summer…
4 Tips to Keep Summer Camp Costs Down
It takes time to find the right local camps that your kids will enjoy, add to that the challenge of trying to figure out how to get them to fit in the household budget. But…
Choosing Musical Instruments for Kids: How Parents Can Help
The ability to play a musical instrument is a great talent that takes time and dedication. Learning to play music is a lot like learning to read—the earlier it starts, the better. When your child…
Screen-free Travel with Children
Photo by Flickr user Brit. Travel with children can be incredibly rewarding. But as you work your way around the country with the wide eyed anticipation of a child, there are moments of hair pulling,…
5 Tips to Choosing the Best Summer Camp Programs for Kids
With so many summer camps to choose from, how do parents know what to look for in finding the right fit for their kids? Not all children are the same, so what might be the…
5 Ways for Working Moms to Plan Around Their Kids’ Schedules
Photo by Flickr user tombothetominator Working moms, we salute you. You juggle your kids’ schedules. Your spouse’s schedule. Your work schedule. And that tiny, sometimes-depressing thing you still refer to affectionately as your social calendar…
Summer Camps for Teens
The transition from childhood into the teenage years presents a lot of changes–changing bodies, attitudes, and of course, changing interests. Things that your kids might have found interesting before are no longer “cool” to teenagers…
What Are the Best Summer Camps for Your Child’s Personality?
Any parent can tell you that all kids are truly one-of-a-kind. So how does a parent go about picking the right summer camps for their unique child? Not all little girls want to be ballerinas…
20 Quick, Easy Ways to Limit Kids Sugar Intake
Photo by Flickr user Tdring After a lovely holiday break, the everyday hustle of school, work, and activities can seem overwhelming. One great way to help your kids cope and adjust is to make sure…