Archive for 'Early School'
Toy Safety
How to choose toys that are fun and safe this holiday season. Toy Safety When it comes to toy shopping for children, it’s important to look at the age recommendations on the packaging. After all, the [...]
Children and Christmas Party Safety
Keeping kids safe while enjoying those holiday parties. Christmas Party Safety It’s during the holiday season that as parents, we can let our guard down, particularly at seasonal gatherings with friends and family. It’s exactly why [...]
Make A Swirling Snowstorm
Here’s an easy and fun winter craft for your kids! For your stormy winter wonderlands all you need are some screw-top jars, water, glycerine, glitter and a few toys. Add them together , and you [...]
Safety Over the Holiday Season
The excitement of the holiday season can lead us to let our guard down, with tragic results. Here’s what you need to know about holiday safety. Tis the season to be jolly…tis also the season to [...]
Divorce and the Holiday Season
Ideas on how to balance divorce, children and the holidays. Divorce & Holidays The holiday season can be difficult for children whose parents are divorced. Usually children spend important holidays like Christmas with one parent one [...]
How to Make Christmas Special for Children
Studies show that what our children really want from the holidays is not necessarily the latest in toys and gadgets, but time with mom and dad. It’s almost ironic that we think of Christmas as a [...]
3 Tips on How to Answer “Is There a Santa?”
Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus. What do you to say when your child starts to question the Big Guy in Red? What would Christmas be without Santa Claus? Certainly half of the charm of [...]
Putting Kids Ahead of the Holiday Rush
Why it’s important to make the holiday season chaos a family affair. Kids & the Holiday Rush From holiday shopping, to kids concerts, to decorating, baking and more, this time of year is chaotic. From Hanukkah [...]
Kids Less Active During Winter Months
Now that there are less daylight hours and it’s dark before dinnertime in much of the country, children are less active and their outdoor playtime is reduced. This is supported by a study done by the [...]
Family Traditions
Why creating your very own family traditions is so important. Family Traditions With the holiday season now upon us, it’s easy for families to get lost in the chaos of it all. It’s why it’s so [...]
