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 […]
Kids birthdays can be so bittersweet. Our children grow up so quickly before our eyes, and every year we try to fit a year’s worth of accomplishments into just one day. As impossible as it ultimately seems, we have a few suggestions on how to take the pain out of planning and getting the most out of […]
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 […]
If sports are so beneficial, why are kids quitting? The top reasons kids give for quitting are losing interest (#1) and not having fun (#2). Other common reasons are because sports take too much time (#3) and they want a non-sport activity (#6) or need more time for studying (#8) and because there was too […]
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 […]
Sending your children to sleep away camp is an amazing way to ensure their summer is one of personal growth, enduring friendships and exciting new experiences. But this decision can be understandably scary for parents whose only camp knowledge comes from the movies. Unfortunately, camp novices often have hazy visions of camp life as riddled […]