Should Christmas Be About Presents or Family?
The origins of Christmas have always been about celebration of family and community. But as the holiday becomes more and more commercialized, there are some parents who are backing away from the tradition of buying and moving back toward the original traditions. Many families are asking themselves, “should Christmas be about presents or family?” For … Continued
Setting Daily Goals for Kids’ Outdoor Activities: Tips for Keeping Active in the Fall and Winter
Keep your kids active in the fall and winter months by setting daily goals for exercise. Just because winter is coming doesn’t mean you should start letting your kids sit around in front of the tube (or computer). Keeping kids active in the winter time is necessary to keep their minds and bodies growing at … Continued
Daylight Saving Time and Cranky Kids: Avoiding the Crankster Kid
It happens twice a year, daylight saving comes around and messes up the sleep patterns of your kids. Honestly, before my daughter started school, I didn’t really buy the idea that daylight saving changed much for most kids. Around me, I’d hear parents complaining that DST was making their kids cranky. I didn’t see any real … Continued
Alternatives and Healthier Options for Halloween and Trick or Treating
Halloween is around the corner and for parents who gag at the thought of their kids eating all that candy, I have some great ideas for keeping kids from gorging on sugar. While I let my daughter do the yearly gorging, I have many friends who do not and I have heard/seen some really creative … Continued
Delicious and Easy Lunchbox Ideas
The school year has already started and we need new lunchbox ideas! Every year I come up with a handful of easy lunchbox ideas. A healthy school lunch needs these ingredients: Protein fruit vegetable grain (whole grains are best) Sandwiches are great, but kids can get tired of the same old PB&J. Consider some other healthy … Continued