Kid Activities

The more working parents I meet, the more I realize that most of us feel like we’re in limbo when it comes to spending times with our kids in the evenings and weekends. When you work 9 to 5,...

There are times to be LOUD and there are times to be, well, quiet. Places such as the doctor's office waiting room, the church pew on Sunday, or even a restaurant waiting on your food to arrive are all...

I don't know about your family, but when school's out for summer, my boys and I LIVE at the subdivision pool. The kids wake up in the morning, shovel breakfast in their mouths and then it's constantly like, "Mom is...

As a Spanish teacher, I've often heard parents say they wish they remembered more from their high school world language course. Parents instinctively know that kids' brains soak up a second language more quickly and efficiently than their adult...

Ah, school field trips. The stuff dreams are made of! Whether you're a new Kindergarten parent or a seasoned fifth grade veteran, you know how magical (and logistically stressful) these morsels of wonder can be for students, parents, and...

I may have earned my camping merit badge when I was a Girl Scout, but the last time I slept in a tent was circa 1989. (Please don’t do the math!) I’d rather be sleeping underneath fluffy covers than...

Your little ones have worked very hard all school year long and now it's time for their long-awaited summer break! We know that you have a summer jam-packed with work, vacations, family engagements, and other fun activities. We thank...