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Pirate Activities for Kids this Fall

Spark your child’s imagination with pirate activities this fall, that will get him excited for Halloween! Try some of these fun activities for kids on Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th) and talk in your best pirate jargon with yer mateys—shiver me timbers it be great fun! As you play, pair these activities with an adventurous storybook such as My Very Own Pirate Tale. Paper Bag Pirate Puppets Make a swashbuckling pirate friend with

Planning Tips for a Disney World Vacation with Kids

Experience magical moments and make lasting family memories by taking a Walt Disney World vacation! These planning tips for your next Disney trip will help your family and kids have a fun and adventurous time with plenty of pixie dust. Make a spreadsheet schedule. Create a spreadsheet schedule for your Walt Disney World vacation far in advance (at least 6 months) and bring copies with you on your trip. Dinner reservations can be made 180

Ways to Help Your Toddler and Dog Bond

Having a family pet can have a positive social and emotional benefit on your newborn or toddler. But young children and pets will not always get along right away. Here are some ways you can build a strong bond between your child and pet. Supervise Small Interactions Babies like to explore their environment, grabbing and poking at objects around them. But a child’s sudden movements or painful fist around a pet’s ear can cause your

8 Superhero Games and Activities for Kids

Kids love superheroes, and it’s no wonder! They’re brave, confident, and they help people in need. With these superhero games and activities for kids, your child will see why it’s fun to be a superhero and maybe pick up some of these qualities as they play! For more inspiration, the personalized book Super Kid! lets your child be the superhero, with different super powers. Your child can wear the mask and matching cape and feel like

Help Your Child Build Friendships

Children can sometimes struggle building friendships at a young age. Spending time with friends can help a child’s mental and emotional health and having a group of friends provides a strong support system. Here are some tips and activities you can suggest to help your child form lasting friendships. Play Dates Schedule a play date with a classmate or neighbor family to help your child build lasting friendships. Play dates at home allow children to

Coloring Crafts for National Coloring Book Day

Coloring is a creative activity for kids that helps them focus, express their artistic sensibility, and spend fun time with friends! To celebrate National Coloring Book Day, we’ve put together some fun art activities for kids that all involve coloring! Tape Name Art This coloring project for kids is a perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family. Make your own name art you can hang on the wall   You’ll need: Painter’s tape

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

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

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