It’s been said many times, that laughter is the best medicine. But this old proverb is more likely referring to our everyday lives and not just when we have fallen ill. It implies that in general laughter is a healthy thing for both mind and body. If that’s true, then why are … [Read more...] about Learn to Laugh Like Your Children
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How to Make Road Trips Fun for Kids
Kids and road trips are not always the best combination. The combination of the two generally becomes enjoyable about the time the kids get their own car and can take the trip themselves! Until then, long car rides can be rough —especially when they’re fighting, they’re tired, … [Read more...] about How to Make Road Trips Fun for Kids
Activities for Your Bored Tween-ager
The following are some fun activity ideas for tweens:1. Movies. During the summer, in the heat of the day, playing outside, and even sometimes going to the pool is just too hot of an activity, and then tweens end up inside complaining about being bored. A great way to combat that … [Read more...] about Activities for Your Bored Tween-ager
More Summer Camp Ideas for Teens
Summer camps are a great way for teens to spend their summer. If you want to help your teen have a fun, productive, and eventful summer, a camp is a great choice. The following is a look at some of the options for summer camps for teens. Evaluate what your teen does, and likes, … [Read more...] about More Summer Camp Ideas for Teens
Hello Mother, Hello Father: Ideas for Your Teen’s Summer Camp
Most teens look forward to summer with delight, and then spend the whole summer complaining that they are bored if you don't fill their every moment. Of course, no parent should have to entertain a teen all summer, but it is wise to come up with a few great things for the teen to … [Read more...] about Hello Mother, Hello Father: Ideas for Your Teen’s Summer Camp
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to