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Sammy Bosch

Teaching Your Kids About the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is both a day off to spend with friends and family, and a time to celebrate America’s independence. Teach your child the meaning behind Independence Day and celebrate our freedom and patriotism with these five fun activities! Why do we celebrate Independence Day? Independence Day is the time we celebrate America’s independence from British rule. The official vote for independence took place on July 2nd 1776, but the Continental Congress formally

25 Summer Activities for Kids

The kids are out of school and full of boundless energy! Without the structure of school, you’ll want to schedule some fun summer activities and experiences that will get the kids outside and engaged in learning. These summer activities for kids will keep them occupied and entertained this summer! Visit a museum you’ve never been to before. Stop by a farmer’s market and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables for dinner. Go rock hunting and

7 Summer Science Activities for Kids

Children are constantly exploring the world around them, and eager to discover as much as possible. Adding science experiments for kids to your preschooler’s at-home activities helps foster a love of science that will serve her well when she starts school. With these seven summer science projects, you might learn something too! Seed Jar Experiments Germination occurs when a seed starts to grow, but as seeds are usually underground you rarely see the early part

10 Best Summer Birthday Ideas for Kids

With kids out of school, summer birthdays offer the perfect opportunity to stimulate your child’s imagination and creativity. Here are ten ideas to have a sensational summer bash that combine crafts, experiences, and themed play. A Swashbucklin’ Pirate Party Make your own birthday invitations to look like a treasure map and ask all the kids to dress up in pirate-themed attire. Pirate photo props are perfect to have on hand, so kids can take their

5 Ways to Nurture Kindness in Your Kids

Developing kindness in your children at a young age will help them grow to be conscientious, compassionate adults. Rather than provide a lecture or educational lesson on kindness, there are day-to-day things you can do for and with your child to encourage understanding and empathy. Here are some suggestions to teach kindness in your child on a regular basis. Arrange a play date with your child’s friend or classmate. Schedule playtime with your child’s friend

New Coloring Book Gives Back to the Three Rivers Park District Forests Forever Program

Personalized book publisher I See Me! hopes to help sustain forests by giving back to Three Rivers Park District’s “Forests Forever” program—a tree planting effort designed to reestablish native habitats. With the code TREE, customers will receive a 10 percent discount on their purchase at www.iseemee.com, and a percent of the proceeds in June will be donated to the Three Rivers Park District Foundation to benefit Forests Forever.   “Our mission is to bring smiles

5 Fun Ways to Spend Father’s Day as a Family

Father’s Day is a time to share an activity or experience together, making lasting family memories he will cherish for years to come. Make the devoted dad of your family feel extra special with Father’s Day activities that everyone will love! Go for a bike ride Spend quality time with dad on a family bike ride. He’ll love being active and outside on Father’s Day! Pretend play as superheroes It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s Super

Growth Mindset Books for Kids

Help your child develop a growth mindset at an early age, to encourage hard work and dedication to improvement. This positive mindset allows children to be better equipped for success in the future, motivating them to develop their skills over time. What is Growth Mindset? Growth mindset is related to students’ attitudes about failure and was first coined by Carol Dweck and her colleagues over thirty years ago. From studying thousands of children, Dr. Dweck

Tips for Traveling with Kids

Taking family trips with your kids is a great way to make lasting memories. These tips for traveling with kids will help make your travel experience smoother and more stress free.Build to a big trip Rather than embarking on a long vacation with young kids, try taking a few short weekend trips or staycations to help your kids adjust to the schedule and routine of travel. Once you’ve been on a couple overnight stays, your