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You might find yourself ordering from your local restaurants a lot during these uncertain times. It’s essential to find a balance and make sure your family is also eating healthy foods as much as possible. Building up your family’s immune system will help decrease the chance of someone getting a common illness and needing to…
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Keeping kids entertained indoors can spark the best kind of imagination, leading to moments filled with laughter, discovery, and joy. In a world often filled with screens and scheduled routines, the magic of playtime at home invites families to slow down and explore the simple joy of creativity together. Whether it’s transforming the living room…
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In recent years, schools have faced an uphill battle against reduced funding, limited resources, and the strain of growing class sizes. It can feel as though the very foundation of public education is being tested—taxpayer contributions aren’t enough, and schools are left to do more with less. This growing divide between the needs of schools…
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You might find yourself having a sous chef when you’re in the kitchen. If one of your kids shows interest in cooking, you can encourage them to learn more by picking up one of these cookbooks. You will learn a lot about their taste in food and see what kinds of foods they like. It…
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Are you tired of making the same old gingerbread house every year? We’ve got you covered. These are 10 creative ideas that will help you think outside the box and complete the dessert table at the family party. Some of these house ideas can be found in a kit and the rest can be made…
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Are you tired of endless games of Monopoly or Candyland on family game night? We’ve got you covered. These 10 games are simple for children, but adults will have fun playing them too. It’s nice to get away from screens for a few hours and enjoy laughing and talking with family and friends. If you…
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It’s finally time for the whole family to become fully immersed in the holiday spirit. We have picked 15 of our favorite holiday books that the whole family will love curling up and reading together. They also will make a great gift for young readers ages five and up. You will be able to find…
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It’s that time of the year again, the Elf on the shelf is making its exciting return. We have selected our favorite ideas that will get you all the way to Christmas. There is no need to worry because most of these ideas are very simple and can be made with items around the house. …
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It can be hard to entertain a house full of kids on Thanksgiving Day. These 10 crafts are very simple to make, and the kids will have so much fun creating them. You will also have things to decorate the house with when they are finished making them so that is an added bonus. …
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We have the perfect list of DIY Halloween costumes that are simple to make if your kids get invited to any last-minute parties. It can be hard to find a costume that they love in the store, so we have found some easy ideas to make at home with stuff you have lying around. We…
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Engineering is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States, but it can be hard to get children excited about it. The amount of math and science can be overwhelming for them. These engineering toys were specifically chosen because they are challenging but fun at the same time. The end result of most of…
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Halloween is quickly approaching and we want to make sure that your family is ready. Your kids will be ready to collect all of the candy in the neighborhood in no time with these awesome costumes. Our list includes the most popular looks from 2017 as well as some classic looks that will never go…
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If your children are anything like mine, they are hearing discussions of immigration and refugee status on the news, on the playground, maybe even quoting everyone’s favorite Musical, “Immigrants, we get the job done!” Your children may have a lot of questions about immigration and migration and where do you go for those answers? Our…
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As we guide our children through the world, we often look for ways to make learning as vibrant and meaningful as the world itself. Think about the way a story can spark a child’s curiosity, or how an adventure in a film can open their minds to new ideas. When chosen thoughtfully, films can be…
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When considering your next family vacation, a lot of emotions can come over you. Excitement, stress (lots of stress), and happiness at the thought of spending time with your family. It is important to pick a vacation spot that everyone in your family will enjoy, which can be difficult depending on your children’s ages and…
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The best way for a child to learn is through hands-on experience and fun. Board games are capable of increasing a child’s brain power and skills while being able to spend much-needed quality time with the family. There are several benefits to playing board games: Learn the concept of following the rules Deal with moral…
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Computer kits are an excellent way to begin building your child’s STEM skills. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These are all vital subject areas that play a critical role in your child’s development and future. STEM is a curriculum that is designed to teach your children in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.…
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Get your family ready for the Christmas season with The 10 Best Christmas movies for Children. Some of these movies will get your children singing along to classic Christmas songs and the rest of these movies will have them captivated by the magic of Christmas. Grab a hot chocolate and sit by the glow of…
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Picking out a favorite story together and snuggling on the couch to read aloud, exploring the world through your imagination, is an activity that is emotionally rewarding and gives parents, grandparents, and caregivers the opportunity to bond with children. Family reading time is not just a way to spend quality time with one another. Although…
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[pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Abraham Lincoln”] And in the end it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. [/pullquote] [divider style=’full’] [pullquote align=”normal” cite=”S. Turner”] A parent will only ever be in 1 of 3 places; in front of you to cheer you on, behind you to have your back,…