Reading is a perfect way to spend quality time with your children. While helping children to develop essential literacy and reading skills, stories spark children’s imaginations and create memories that …
Outdoor Games For Kids Of All Ages
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of nature and outdoor play for children. According to the National Wildlife Federation, outdoor play boosts fitness and decreases the risk of childhood obesity; …
Family Time: Fun Things To Do With Kids
After a busy week of responsibilities, caring for children, and working in and out of the home, we cherish opportunities to be with family members. Shared quality time strengthens your …
How to Deal with Picky Eaters
One of the most common struggles parents have is dealing with picky eaters. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Your toddler takes a few bites of food and …
Get Involved in Mentoring
Mentoring is one of the oldest teaching methods in the world. Mentoring is really a personal coaching strategy where someone that has a specific skill or subject matter expertise works …
Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals
One annual tradition in families around the world is to set goals, or resolutions, on New Year’s Eve. If you and your family celebrate this tradition it is a great …
How to Choose a Good Role Model for Your Child
We all have had at least one role model in our lives. Role models are important to our psychological well-being because they help us guide us through certain decision making …
Helping Children Make Friends
Whether you have a shy child or outgoing one, it can be challenging for children to make new friends and navigate social situations on their own. Though it’s not a …
It’s Better to Give Than to Receive
It can be a difficult task teaching children that it is better to give than to receive – after all who doesn’t like to receive a gift right? However, …
Talking to Children About Healthy Eating Habits and Positive Body Image
Few topics are as sensitive to talk about with children as weight and body image. How do we as parents contribute to positive body images in our children and teach …