Do you serve up the same old sandwiches every day for lunch during the school year? Why not try something new in your kids’ lunch boxes this year? We’ve got some creative options to keep your kids excited for lunch time. The Bento Box A bento box is basically a lunch box container with little […]
Get Your Back-to-School Supplies Now
Believe it or not, the new school year starts August 6th. Do you have all the supplies you will need? It’s time to shop now. Don’t wait until the last minute, or you’ll be scrambling for whatever remains. Don’t forget to stock up on the important supplies, such as pens, pencils, glue sticks, notebooks, and […]
Where to Find Super Fun Summer Activities for Kids
Keeping kids learning during summertime can be easy and fun if you know where to look. Kids love to try different experiments, which can teach them science and math without even knowing it. Cooking can also do the same thing plus they make their own treats. Keeping a vacation journal helps with creative writing. Sending […]
3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning Over Summer Break
Summer vacation is finally here, and this is a time of year that parents approach with both excitement and a little trepidation. On the one hand, it’s nice to experience a lull in an otherwise busy schedule – no more busy nights full of homework, packing lunches, and other school preparation activities. On the other […]
4 Indoor Summer Activities for Kids
Summer vacation is here, which means time for fun in the sun in much of the country. In Arizona, however, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees, and too much sun exposure could prove dangerous, especially for our younger children. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways you can have fun inside this summer when extreme temperatures […]
A Comprehensive History of Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 13th, is Mother’s Day this year – the U.S. holiday celebrating and honoring mothers. Many are unfamiliar with how, where, and why the holiday first began. It may surprise you to learn that honoring mothers has quite a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Worship of Mother Deities in Ancient […]
Why it’s Not Cool to be the Cool Mom or Dad
Many parents want to be their child’s best friend and also experience societal pressure to be the “cool mom” or the “cool dad.” We want to hear our kids friends whisper enviously, “wow, your mom is so cool.” For some parents, the urge to be the “cool parent” is so strong that we ignore or […]
Adaptive Clothes for Special Needs Kids
If you have a child with special needs, everyday activities present an ongoing challenge. Routines for getting dressed, eating, taking care of personal hygiene, going to bed, and getting ready for an outing require more steps than they do for most families. For many children and parents, adaptive clothes makes things just a little bit […]
