With the debut of the Captain Marvel movie and National Superhero Day on April 27th, now is the time to put on your capes, celebrate real and fictional heroes, and inspire courage and compassion in kids. Fictional superheroes are community role models. They teach children about responsibility, self-confidence, and the importance of standing up to injustice. There are also real superheroes all around us that model these same traits: firefighters, police officers, teachers, parents, a
These Easter crafts for kids bring the whole family together to celebrate the holiday and ring in the arrival of spring! Kids will love making their own Easter Bunny mask and decorate an Easter egg garland! Why Do We Celebrate Easter? Before you make these fun Easter crafts for kids, you might want to explain why we celebrate Easter and the meaning behind the holiday. Easter is a Christian holiday, taking place on April 21st
Dance classes can have powerful benefits for your child. If you aren’t sure whether your toddler or kindergartner is ready for dance, read these five reasons why dance is good for kids. Dance classes can nurture your child’s talent and spark your little dancer’s creativity. Creative movement can positively impact a child’s physical, emotional, and mental health. Plus dancing is a fun way to release your energy and excitement! What kind of dance classes for
These easy Valentine’s Day coloring activities for kids are a perfect way to celebrate the holiday and spread love and kindness to your friends and family! Valentine’s Day crafts for kids spark creativity and make thoughtful handmade presents. Try out these simple craft ideas and feel the love this February! 5 Valentine’s Day Coloring Activities for Kids DIY Valentine’s Day Card Help your child create their own Valentine’s Day card with this easy Valentine’s Day
Ring in the New Year with these easy and fun New Year’s resolution ideas for kids. Help your kids set positive goals they can keep year-round to instill healthy habits. New Year Resolution for Kids #1: Learn to read or improve reading ability Set aside 5-10 minutes a day practicing reading with your child. Books open doors to exciting adventures and new worlds. Expand your child’s imagination with a short storytime each day. Personalized children’s
Start out the New Year making lasting memories with a fun family vacation! These family vacation ideas are perfect for keeping kids entertained when the holidays are over and kick off the new year with excitement and adventure! To inspire your next family vacation, look for ideas in a book such as the personalized storybook My U.S.A Road Trip! Customized with your child’s name, photo, skin tone, home state and more, this book teaches kids
Create lasting family memories this holiday and bake a batch of Christmas cookies or Hanukkah cookies together! These holiday cookie recipes for kids are easy to make and fun for the whole family. Preserve your favorite family recipe inside the personalized book Baking Cookies Together (which also comes with a child’s apron!) and create a perfect holiday keepsake. Holiday Cookie Pizza Kids love the delicious taste of cheesy pizza—so cookie pizza is even better! This holiday
Try these festive Christmas crafts and family activities, based on the classic Christmas song “The 12 Days of Christmas,” to celebrate the holiday season and make lasting memories! Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas A Partridge in a Pear Tree Bake a delicious pear pie or tart and eat your dessert while watching a favorite holiday movie. Turtle Doves Hang a sheet from two chairs and hold your own shadow puppet show at night! Use
Black Friday shopping is a perfect opportunity to buy holiday gifts at special discounts and cross holiday shopping off your to-do list. But it can also be a high-stress activity as you battle for the best deal—especially when managing young kids. Steer clear of Black Friday shopping stress and try these helpful shopping tips. Black Friday Shopping: Make a List, Check It Twice Decide what gifts you are seeking in advance and create an organized
With the winter holidays approaching, this is a perfect time to start planning some fun Christmas activities for kids and the whole family. Make memories that will keep you warm all year round with these holiday activities, and enjoy the festive feeling in the air! 25 Christmas Activities for Kids Attend the theater and see a play or musical. Check your local theater website and see if they are showing a stage adaptation of “A
