Leaving Your Child Home Alone: What You Should Know
January 5, 2023
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“Ugh, mom! You’re so embarrassing.” “Dad, you don’t need to come with me—I can do it myself!” If you’re the parent of a child approaching their “tween” or teen years, these statements might sound all too familiar. Whether it’s wanting to get behind…
Gum for Kids: The Dos and Don’ts
January 4, 2023
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If your kids are anything like I was as a youngster, they always find their way into your gum stash. As a parent, you can’t hide much from your kids (especially when it comes to food), and chewing gum is no exception. If…
Break a Sweat: Best TV Workout Apps
January 3, 2023
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Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build healthy habits, de-stress, or simply get moving, you don’t have to move any farther than your living room! These days, you don’t even have to head to the gym for a fitness class. You can sign…
How to Motivate a Child to Do Homework
January 2, 2023
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Most children don’t want to do their homework. Most college students don’t want to do their homework, either. Does anybody actually enjoy homework? (I know I didn’t!) The collective hatred for homework doesn’t discriminate against age groups, but that doesn’t invalidate the importance…
Why Limiting Screen Time Is Important for Kids
December 30, 2022
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Smartphones, tablets, and TVs aren’t going anywhere. They’re being used at home, in classrooms, in libraries—technology is infiltrating and improving daily life everywhere! But even when used for constructive purposes, too much screen time can have adverse effects on our health and well-being.…
The Surprising Benefits of Being Bored For Kids
December 29, 2022
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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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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…
Indoor Educational Activities for Kids at Home
December 27, 2022
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Whenever anyone mentions indoor winter activities for kids, my mind immediately goes to reading The Long Winter from the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder to my girls when they were young. Specifically, I recall the description of the…