Why Kids Need After-School Activities
December 18, 2017Why Kids Need After-School Activities After-school activities are essential for child development. While children get lots of intellectual, social, emotional and mental stimulation at school, learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. Engaging after-school activities can ensure children continue to learn and keep developing in a healthy manner, helping them get further ahead and […]
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DIY Playground Transformations
November 19, 2017DIY Playground Transformations DIY playground decor is a great way to transform your playground while getting kids involved in the transformation and decoration process. A few children’s activities you can do together to make your playground more unique include the following. Decorating Cardboard Boxes Make them look like castles, pirate ships or other themes. With […]
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4 Holiday Traditions to Start This Year
November 2, 20174 Holiday Traditions to Start This Year Many families have holiday family traditions passed down from generation to generation. Whether you have many holiday customs or you are looking for new ones, it may be time to reevaluate how you always do the holidays. If your family’s traditions have been passed down for generations, they […]
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Rules for Playground Etiquette
October 19, 2017Rules for Playground Etiquette Now that children are back to school and spending time on the playground at recess, it’s a great time to review playground manners. When children get together on the playground, conflict can happen. A few basics of playground etiquette to go over include the following: Taking Turns at Recess It can […]
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4 Active Halloween Party Games for Kids
October 11, 20174 Active Halloween Party Games for Kids Halloween is about a lot more than just candy and costumes. Halloween is a time for children to try out new roles in the form of different characters and build their social skills as well as their fine motor skills with a variety of games. Kids’ Halloween party […]
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How to Encourage Imagination in Outdoor Play
June 27, 2017How to Encourage Imagination in Outdoor Play Outdoor play on its own is great for child development. It creates curiosity about the natural world, encourages children to play with all their senses, lets kids appreciate the environment and can encourage physical exercise. When combined with imagination play, however, outdoor play becomes even better for child […]
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How to Stay Active on Vacation
June 22, 2017How to Stay Active on Vacation Do your ideas for family vacation involve lounging by the pool or curling up with a good book? Sometimes, when we think of family vacation activities, we’re not thinking of exercise because we’re so focused on relaxing. While you want to relax on your vacation, it’s also important to […]
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How to Keep Kids Active During the Summer
May 25, 2017How to Keep Kids Active During the Summer The last school bell just rang. Your kids are home for summer. Encourage them to stay active and outdoors instead of staying inside in front of a screen. Use the following activities to keep the whole family active and outdoors! Spring sports Many communities have spring sport […]
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Why Participating in Sports at a Young Age Is Beneficial
May 18, 2017Why Participating in Sports at a Young Age Is Beneficial Even very young children can take part in youth sports. The exact age a child starts taking part in sports varies, and depends on child development and other factors. No matter how old your child is, though, there are many benefits to signing up your […]
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The Importance of Imagination for Young Children
March 23, 2017The Importance of Imagination for Young Children Imagination is an important part of your child’s growth and development, but how do you gauge it? Creativity and imagination are often the most important skills you can teach a child. For young children, especially, imagination can help them: Develop strong social skills Imagination often means playing pretend. […]
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