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The Benefits of Children Learning Technology: Why it Makes for a More Successful Future

Activana — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:07 +0000

How many times can you hear the Angry Birds sound effects (wheeeeeeee), see the blank texting face, and put up with the Call of Duty marathons before you say enough is enough? Although kids and technology are not always the best combination, integrating technology into children’s lives has more benefits than you might imagine. More Opportunities [...]

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Language Courses for Kids: Is Your Child Ready?

Activana — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:52 +0000

What are the benefits of children learning another language? Some benefits associated with learning a second (or third, fourth, to infinity…) are increased cultural & global awareness, superior cognitive performance including better problem solving skills, and more opportunities for the future. There are many additional benefits of language courses for kids, but the bottom line [...]

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How to Fit Family Activities into Your Daily Life

Activana — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:21 +0000

Have you ever made the mistake of saying something you shouldn’t have only to have it parroted everywhere, and to everyone, for days on end? Kids learn best from copying their parents. The good news is that kids also easily pick up good habits from their parents. So what’s the best way to get kids [...]

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Summer Camp Packing: 8 Commonly Forgotten Items

Activana — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:09 +0000

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 to ensure your little one has a comfortable stay. When packing for camp, save yourself an extra trip to drop [...]

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Parents Guide to Kids Martial Arts and Karate Classes

Activana — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:32:53 +0000

How do I know if martial arts is the right activity for my child? Does your child show interest in martial arts? Is he crazy for Kung Fu movies and dying to spar with the Ninja Turtles? The first step in finding out if martial arts is right for your child is to simply ask [...]

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Parents Guide to Surviving Travel with Kids

Activana — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:00:34 +0000

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 to other passengers as well. Thus, there is need to learn how you can travel with the young generation without [...]

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Swimming Lessons for Kids: How to Know if Your Child is Ready

Activana — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:00:22 +0000

The pools are about to open their doors again for the season, and chances are your children are ecstatic to spend their days in the water again. Once your child is enrolled in swimming lessons, their likelihood of surviving a challenging situation in the water greatly improves. This can provide a much needed peace of [...]

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5 Family Activities for Backyard Fun

Activana — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:00:29 +0000

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 away from the heat, none of the families that have relaxed at the pool, tossed a Frisbee, or similar action [...]

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How Kids Can Help in the Face of Tragedy

Activana — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:15 +0000

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 repeated. This week was no exception. The heartbreaking images and tragic stories from the victims of the Oklahoma tornado are still surfacing. How do [...]

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Earn Money for your School or Organization!

Activana — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:55:47 +0000

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 you can search by date, age, activity, location, and even extended care; you can also see ratings and read reviews [...]

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