Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
We pulled together a great list of the best cookbooks, kitchen tools and recipes for kids because we love cooking with children. When you cook with your kids you’re not only getting to spend precious moments with them, but you’re also teaching them valuable life skills that can be applied anywhere. We took all of the…
Americans have an obsession for fireworks. Looking up into the sky and watching the night burst with color and design is just magical. But don’t forget fireworks are extremely dangerous. Over 7000 firework injuries were reported last year. Being careful is the key to having a wonderful safe holiday. These are the “must-do” rules on firework safety…
When you think of the Fourth of July celebration you think hot dogs, picnics and fireworks. My favorite is the 4th of July parades. This year design your own neighborhood 4th of July parade. The best part is kids of all ages can join in the fun. 6 Steps to Organizing Your Parade Step 1. Decide…
Visiting a museum with your kids has a ton of benefits. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend you visit on the top children’s museums in the country. But before you head out it never hurts to do a little prep work beforehand. The 7 essential tips for visiting a museum with your kids are quick…
What are you waiting for? You know the benefits of visiting a children’s museum and you’ve got great tips to make it fun and safe. Get out there and experience the best children’s museums in the country. We’ve got the top 9 for you. Believe me, they’re so impressive you’ll wish you were a kid…
I have witnessed a child drowning. It’s not the Hollywood visual you might think it is. There isn’t the splashing water. There isn’t the flailing arms and legs with cries for help. In reality it’s quiet, fast and barely noticeable to the untrained eye. I saw a child at the bottom of a swimming pool…
Are you making dinner tonight? Then do it with your kids. If you teach your kids to cook now it will make them better people later. Cooking with your kids is an all purpose activity that will teach them valuable life skills in and out of the kitchen. Creating Healthy Habits Childhood obesity is a serious…
Pets are a big responsibility. Bringing a furry (or feathered or scaly) critter into your home means feeding and taking care of another being for a long time, sometimes decades. It’s a big commitment. So choosing which pet is right for your family, be it dog or cat or a tank full of fish, is…
Meal planning with little ones, who are notoriously picky eaters, can be frustrating when you’re trying to serve healthy food, especially in the winter when fresh fruits and vegetables are at a minimum. Soups are a great way to pile in the nutrition while making mealtime a slurpy adventure. Plus they’re comforting and make use…
Lots of experts say getting your kids to help you in the kitchen is a surefire path to getting them interested in healthy eating. The same is true of making cookies — without all the cajoling and vegetable disguise, of course. But even if you’re just baking up a sugary confection with your kids, the…
