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Fun on the 4th

They’re popping up everywhere! Red, white and blue flags are appearing on flagpoles, mailboxes, in gardens and on front doors. Patriotic bunting drapes porch railings. One of America’s most meaningful and fun celebrations is just around the corner. Picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings are synonymous with 4th of July celebrations. Enjoying your [...]

Indoor rainy-day activities for children

We’ve all seen the saying “When Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy” splashed across T-shirts and various home decor items, but I think parents would agree that the word “the kids” should take the place of “Mama.” Miserable kids can make everyone within earshot miserable, and one of children’s chief complaints is boredom. It especially [...]

The best educational toys for toddlers

I love buying toys for my six grandchildren. As a “Nana” I feel that it is my right to spoil them. As a former teacher, however, I try to include a lot of educational toys. A good educational toy provides entertainment and teaching. Kids learn while having fun, without even realizing it.

Perhaps the most important [...]

Turn off the TV, put away the playstation!

Society today needs to revolutionize parenting. Turn off the television, put the Playstation away, and let’s reintroduce ourselves to our kids. Here are some fun activities we can do with our children to reinforce family values and create long lasting memories that will last you and your children a lifetime.

Activities for young children (aged 2-5)

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How to plan an unforgettable family vacation

Traveling with your family can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences, leaving you and your children with many lasting memories. Planning these unforgettable family vacations, however, can be a challenge. Many parents struggle with deciding on a suitable destination that will not only be appropriate for their children, but where they can [...]

Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with

Every Christmas, watching the children swoon over their gadgets and electronic cars, babies and games, I drift back in time to my six-year-old self in a shady back yard in New Jersey, proudly displaying my most precious new toy, a tiny china tea set, to my over-the-fence neighbor-child friend, who spoke no English.

Till then my [...]

Birthday party ideas: Elementary school child

Children’s birthday parties are always a special event, for both friends and family, but most importantly for the child and parents. To ensure a wonderful time is had by all, there need to be a few small rules and one great idea.

Send out formal invitations about 4 weeks before the birthday party, ask for confirmation. [...]

Best digital cameras for capturing unforgettable moments

With the hustle and bustle of motherhood, capturing all of your child’s greatest moments on film can be a real challenge. Happily, some of the newer digital cameras on the market have made this task easier. There are many excellent digital cameras out there, with many different features, and it can be difficult to understand [...]