Spread the love this holiday season with simple acts of kindness to friends, strangers, neighbors, and classmates! For so many families, the beginning of winter is a time of joy when we gather with loved ones to give thanks and share laughter. Incorporate a few of these ideas into your family’s winter routine to spread cheer and brighten someone’s day! When children practice generosity, they build a sense of empathy. This helps them grow to
Dress your little boo in our favorite Halloween costumes! Perfect for celebrating a baby’s first Halloween, these costume ideas will make your celebration ghoulish fun. The infant stage is a precious time when you can make lasting memories with your baby. You’ll want to capture this first Halloween in photos, so it’s important to find a creative—and comfortable—costume. Whether you plan on trick or treating or cuddling at home, these not-so-scary outfits will make this
These Halloween party ideas will help children develop literacy skills and have a ghoulishly good time! From costume ideas and treats to Halloween party games, we’ve got lots of ideas for kids of all ages. Younger kids and their parents typically prefer more fun than fright at a Halloween event. All of these ideas are age appropriate to help you plan a not-so-scary Halloween party for kids. Crank up the fun this October and try
Puzzles have always offered fun family entertainment, but did you know they also help your child’s development? These fantastic learning tools help children develop cognitive skills, fine motor skills, and so much more. In addition to these skills, completing a puzzle gives a child gives a sense of accomplishment, encouraging self-confidence. Children love to play and explore. At a very young age, children are curious about the world around them. By introducing puzzles into your
Prepare little ones for going back to school with these simple and fun reading activities! Get this new school year off to a great start. We’ve compiled some fun activities for kids that introduce letters, sight words, and reading practice. Whether you’re child is attending their first day of school as a kindergartener or returning as an elementary student, these ideas will help set up your child for a successful school year. Reading takes lots
Find cool and unique birthday gifts for unique kids! Our birthday gift guide features standout presents that are perfect for your own child, a grandchild, or for the child who has everything. This list includes personalized birthday gifts and interactive presents that will spark creativity and imagination. Birthdays are special milestones. Turn this child’s birthday into a precious memory by giving the birthday boy or birthday girl a thoughtful gift to treasure. Here are nine
Take advantage of summer vacation and enjoy these family activities for summer weekends! Summer is a perfect time to take a trip, play outside, try a science experiment, or begin a new family tradition. Whether you have a pre-school kid or an elementary school child on summer break, these family fun activities will inspire creativity and feed curiosity. This children’s summer activity list has summer fun for all ages and won’t break your budget. Enjoy
These 4th of July party ideas will help you throw the best Independence Day celebration for your family! We’ve compiled a list of easy recipes, family activities, and homemade decorations that kids can craft ahead of time. This fourth of July, you deserve to have some red, white, and blue fun and spend quality time with family. The best party has simple cookout fare, kid-friendly snacks, yard games, and lawn chairs to enjoy the sun.
Follow these helpful tips to manage your child’s tech time this summer. Whether your children are too young for school or on summer vacation, it’s always important to teach your children to use technology in a responsible way. These skills will follow them into adulthood, helping them to find a healthy balance with technology. Children develop social skills at a young age. It’s important to manage screen time so they can engage with the outside
This year, teach your kids and your family about the history and importance of Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth, which stands for June Nineteenth, is an important holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is important to understand and celebrate this too-often overlooked moment in American history. By discussing this holiday, children will learn about issues of freedom, slavery, justice, and the fight for equity. When they learn about
