It may be the end of January but the sun is shining in our neck of the woods, which is actually pretty unusual for this time of year. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it is usually freezing in January! Whether the sun is shining in your area or not, this is the time […]
Category: Keeping Kids Active, Healthy + Engaged
When traveling with children, it is always fun to scout out interesting places to take them. Children love to learn and see new things. Museums offer an educational experience and a chance to form fond memories as a family. From the Midwest to the West coast here are some must-see museums for families: Chicago Museum […]
If you ask kids about their favorite foods, pizza will be near the top of almost everyone’s list. Topped with traditional pepperoni or healthy veggies, pizza isn’t just a Friday night treat for your kids; it’s the perfect way to teach a list of valuable cooking skills. If you start teaching your kids to cook […]
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 over your living room floor. Or, how about how they clean up the room by stuffing towels down the toilet? […]
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 least lend a hand from time to time? Look no further than your own children. Your toddler might not be […]
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 time goes on, kids start to weed out the sports that they’re either uninterested in, or that they might not […]
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 in front of an adoring crowd belting out a solo or delivering a monologue is sheer heaven. They can’t get […]
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 of those notes we used to pass in class. In addition to learning how to safely hammer a nail and […]
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 other great benefits to encouraging your children to embrace swimming whenever possible. Some of them can follow the child into […]
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 talk to your kids about life, to teach them about science and growing plants, personal responsibility, and it’s a fun […]
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 or perhaps life inside a TV screen much much more exciting than life in the outside world? It’s time we […]
The pre-teen and teenage years can be a tough and confusing time for children and parents alike. Right on the cusp of adulthood, yet not quite ready to handle the responsibilities that “real life” has in store for them. Summer can be especially challenging as they are not quite at the age yet to take […]
Prime your kids for a brighter future in school and the workplace by encouraging them to enroll in camps and classes featuring technology and computers. By ActivityHero Staff How many times can you hear the Angry Birds sound effects (wheeeeeeee), see the blank texting face, and put up with the Call of Duty marathons before […]
Let’s face it, some days kids just don’t want to move… and I can’t say I blame them. But part of a healthy lifestyle is keeping kids active. As parents, we need to make sure that we are motivating our kids to stay healthy & happy. When we move, we feel better. Here’s some ideas […]
One of the main challenges in engaging children in healthy activities is finding activities that you can do together. With a house to keep clean, errands to run, and projects to work on—in addition to parenting, it can be difficult to find time to do everything we need (and want) to do. Getting kids in the […]