Cheerleading is no longer all about megaphones and can-can kicks on the sideline of a football field! These days, cheerleading is a sport requiring athleticism, endurance and teamwork. While traditional pom pom cheerleading still exists, there are now other choices for parents and children to choose from. School Cheer The primary purpose of a school […]
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 […]
Check out these far-flung camps that offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences for kids. Dolphins, roller coasters, chefs, circus performers, zombies and more!
As parents, we want to give our children every advantage in life we can afford. I love fencing because it can help your child build their strength on so many levels. How many sports do you know of that can give your child a physical and mental challenge while building their confidence, social skills, and […]
Sometimes the idea of hosting the perfect soiree can put any mom into a tailspin. In the era of Pinterest and the perfectly crafted birthday party, it’s a daunting task to try and create a memorable day without wanting to pull all your hair out. So, how about this year you throw your unique girl […]
When I was a kid, I spent the first week of winter break baking cookies. I’d open my mom’s Betty Crocker cookbook and find my favorite recipes. I made a different type of cookie every day. Back then, we didn’t go to camp in the winter, but I had created my own holiday cookie camp. […]
Congratulations to this years “Best of 2013” winners! These classes and summer camps and classes are parent favorites. Athena Camps, SF Bay Area Abantey: The Roleplay Workshop, Oakland, CA BETTERBALL! Basketball & Sports, Philadelphia Area Camp Doodles, SF Bay Area Camp Edmo, SF Bay Area Camp Galileo, SF Bay Area Daddis Kids Mixed Martial Arts, […]
These days, it seems that “upcycled” is the new black in home décor. Yet if you go to thrift stores and swap meets without a clear idea of what you want, you can end up with items that really are junk. However, beginning a shopping trip with the end in mind can help you pick […]
Considering dance classes for your little ones? Find out how young they can begin taking classes, and what to expect.
The average parent spends less than an hour a day in one-on-one play with his child, parenting expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard found, and more than 25 percent of parents said they only spend 30 minutes of quality time a day with their kids. As other parents increasingly rely on high-tech gadgets to entertain their kids, […]
What they’ll learn: Art is an activity with a great deal of benefits across the ages. Children especially can gain a great deal from expressing themselves through art as their communication skills are still developing. When creative thinking like visual art is introduced early in life, it can help kids relate to the world around them. Artistic expressions such as painting 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 […]
What they’ll learn: Does your child dream of the American Idol stage? Know all of the words to the latest radio hit, and belt it out day and night? Not only can vocal coaching and singing lessons perfect a natural skill, but they also help build confidence and allows them to express themselves creatively. Ages: 8+ […]
Getting your kids ready for a new school year can be a lot of hard work. As summer comes to a close it will soon be time for early alarms, a rush to get ready, tantrums and hectic school runs. If you want to ensure that both you and your kids have a smooth transition […]
