Fifty Fun Activities to Do With Your Teenager
January 6, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s easy to find family activities to do with your kids when they’re young—but what about when they become teenagers? As kids leave childhood behind and enter the wild world of teendom, their interests shift and change. As a result, they may outgrow…
The Surprising Benefits of Being Bored For Kids
December 29, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Ah, winter break. For many kids, the winter break from school is the best time of the year. With no class to attend or homework to finish, they have the free time to enjoy all sorts of winter activities, from building a snowman…
Ten New Year’s Activities for Kids
December 28, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Growing up, New Year's Eve was one of my favorite holidays. I loved gathering together with family and friends to play games and eat delicious snacks, and nothing compared to staying up past my typical bedtime. These past few years have really shown…
Winter Blues vs Seasonal Affective Disorder
December 21, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Winter is the most peaceful time of year. As nature slows down and the sun goes to sleep, many families take advantage of the quiet to rest and recharge as they prepare for the coming spring. For some of us, however, the coldest…
Forty Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family
December 20, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to make some cocoa, finish the shopping, and stuff the family’s stockings with goodies and games. Hanging stockings “by the chimney with care” has always been one of my favorite holiday traditions. Growing up,…
Ten Games to Play Without Anything
December 14, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Picture this: Your family is on a camping trip up in the mountains. Maybe you’re there to do some fishing or break out those new bird-watching binoculars you just got. The sun is shining, trees dot the landscape, and a mountain breeze blows…
Ten Things Every 13-Year Old Should Know
December 13, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Few birthdays are as exciting as your thirteenth. Sure, when you turn 16 you can get a driver's license, and yes, at 65 you get those sweet senior discounts, but your thirteenth birthday is a big one. After all, it’s the day you…
Social-Emotional Skills List: How Parents Can Help
December 9, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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If there’s one thing I learned from teaching elementary school, it’s this: kids have a lot of emotions. My students felt everything. Their emotions ran the gamut from joy to anger and everywhere in between. It was fun to watch them experience happy…