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
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
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
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
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
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
While most parents consider college graduation to be a celebration-worthy occasion, a child graduating from kindergarten is also a momentous milestone. Like a baby’s first steps or first word, a child’s graduation from kindergarten marks an important step forward in development. Celebrate the occasion with a family party and make memories you will treasure long after your child has graduated college! Invite Friends and Family A kindergarten graduation party with friends and family is a
The Parkland, Florida high school students who have become activists set an important example of how our youth can take on powerful leadership roles to inspire change. Motivating your child to be a leader at a young age can help build his confidence, self-esteem, and social awareness. These skills will help your child become a successful, responsible adult who understands how to work both independently and within a group successfully. To help instill leadership skills
Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to participate in family activities such as barbeques, backyard lawn games, and beach trips. But it can also make a positive impact on your kids to teach them the more serious meaning behind Memorial Day. As you pack in the family fun during this three-day weekend, try incorporating some patriotic Memorial Day activities that give your kids a greater appreciation for our country and its military. The Meaning
For a new mom or a mom on her first Mother’s Day, a keepsake gift is a perfect way to make her feel appreciated and special. After those exhausting first days and sleepless nights changing diapers, feeding at all hours, and living in sweat pants and pajamas, a new mom deserves a thoughtful gift that says ‘Thank You’ for all she does. Make this day one she will always remember with these perfect first Mother’s
