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The Anti-Athlete: 5 Activities for Kids Who Aren’t Into Sports

You may have had dreams of your son being a football star or your daughter competing in the Olympics, and now that your child is in elementary school it’s clear that goal is not likely to be achieved. While our culture does place a distinct level of importance on being athletic and exceptional at sports, […]

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Heat Wave! 10 Indoor Activities for Kids (that aren’t TV)

Try some of these activities that will give your kids’ bodies and minds a workout, when it’s too hot to be outdoors.

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Top 10 Qualities of a Good Coach for Kids

When it comes to kids’ activities, summer camps or anything else that is part of the life of your child, a good coach or teacher can quickly make or break an experience. From that first soccer coach to a high school music instructor, it’s essential you find someone who truly connects with your son or […]

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10 Ways to Instill Healthy Eating Habits in Your Child

Encouraging your child to develop healthy eating habits is not an easy task. Throw in a few busy schedules, after school activities, and fussy eaters and you’ve got your work cut out for you. With childhood obesity and diabetes on the rise, instilling healthy habits in your child are more important than ever. Here are […]

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Reuse, Recycle, Repin: Pinterest-Inspired Crafts for Kids

Is perusing Pinterest your favorite way to unwind online? We’ve got a great pinning assignment for you: Search the site for fun, easy, and inexpensive ways to entertain your kids with at-home crafts! Here’s a sampling of some projects that we just love — all involve recycling and reinventing common household materials to create fanciful, colorful […]

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10 Awesome Green Activities for Kids

Our children are our future. The world will soon be in their hands. Show them the importance of caring for their environment, recycling, and appreciating the luxuries of everyday life with these green activities. 1. Make a compost pile. A compost pile is a way for kids to watch nature recycle itself in action! Natural […]

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10 Things to Do on Memorial Day with Kids

Memorial Day weekend is often regarded as being the unofficial beginning of summer—the local pool and beaches are open, the ice cream truck pays a visit, and kids get an extra day off of school. It often slips our minds to remember what Memorial Day is really about; it is a day to remember the […]

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Summer Camp Planning

Does it feel like you spend a LOT of time and money planning and sending kids to summer camps? Well, you do. Here is something we put together from the data we have on San Francisco parents and summer camps. San Francisco Summer Camp Embed this in your site San Francisco Summer Camp And, here’s […]