5 Messy Activities for Outdoor Fun
Since as early as they could walk, your little one has probably made a mess at some point or another, such as a beautiful permanent marker portrait on the wall or a flour creation all…
Category Archives: Keeping Kids Active, Healthy + Engaged
We Heart Preschool Science: Valentine’s Day Edition
Here, 3 science projects for toddlers with a Valentine's Day theme. Share some one-on-one time as you experiment with ice, water and an erupting volcano!
Cooking With Kids: Getting Kids Familiar with the Kitchen
The dreaded dinnertime dilemma: You suddenly realize that it’s just after five o’clock and it’s time to make dinner…again! Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else to take over the dinner preparations, or at…
Beginning Competitive Swimming
Your child has incredible potential if they follow their heart in sports. Parents tend to struggle and put their children in a plethora of sports that aren’t a good fit before finding the one. As…
Acting Classes For Kids: What You Need To Know
Acting Classes For Kids Many young people graduate high school with a passionate relief that they will never again have to participate in a pageant, exhibit, or production. But a few kids discover that standing…
Help Bring a Woodworking Studio for Kids to San Francisco
The Butterfly Joint from key&kite on Vimeo. Woodshops for Kids Most of us grew up taking a woodshop class in school. We probably built a sweet little birdhouse or created a keepsake box for all…
Fun and Active New Years Resolutions for the Family
Happy New Year! Top ways for your family to make the most of the coming year and stay active. My 5 year old son, Isaac, is the type of kid who can get stuck in…
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…
It’s Not Too Late for Gardening with Kids
Did your summer pass you by without giving you the time to garden with your kids? You haven’t absolutely missed your chance to garden with your kids! Time spent gardening is an excellent time to…
5 Original (and FREE) Outdoor Activities for Kids
It can be tricky to plan activities with children–especially if they involve money or time. We all love to spend as much time as possible with children however, the washing and cleaning won’t do itself.…
Get your Children into Nature and Wildlife Conservation This Summer
Photo by Flickr user davidsonland What happened to the days when children had to be made to come inside for dinner, or told off for being covered in mud? Is it due to increasing technology…
Finding Craft Summer Projects on Pinterest
Its summer time and the kids are home. Did you know that you can find an endless supply of innovative, adorable, and fun crafts to do on those rainy summer afternoons on Pinterest? A quick…
How to Combat Kids’ Summertime Boredom
School’s out, and while kids look forward to no classes, no schedules and freedom to relax hanging out with friends–vacation also means summertime boredom, time to get into trouble and challenges for many parents trying…
Boredom Busters: 18 Free Summer Activities for Kids
What’s the most annoying sound a parent can hear? I’ve got quite a list, including the toy that plays Old McDonald on repeat. But near the top of my list is the sound of a…
Why Keeping Kids Active Needs to be a Parenting Priority
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that kids have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Unfortunately, only about 35% of school-aged children are getting the recommended activity. With fitness…