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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Outdoor Games for Kids
What are some of your favorite memories? Do they involve working? Do they involve something sad or happy? Many of us have childhood memories that stand out more than almost any other. Among those memories there are probably several that involve outdoor games. Playing outdoors in … [Read more...] about Outdoor Games for Kids
How The Playground Taught Us That There Isn’t An App For Everything
As the technological landscape is constantly evolving, kids are also transitioning into different play options that are available to them; most of them leading inactive lifestyles. The 2014 U.S. Physical Activity Council reports that 80.2 million Americans aged six years above … [Read more...] about How The Playground Taught Us That There Isn’t An App For Everything
Tight Budget Decorating Ideas for Boys’ Rooms
Decorating your home should be fun. However, if you have a tight budget, it can be a little stressful. Sometimes, if the budget is too tight, decorating gets left to the haphazard throwing together of a room. Don't let this happen to your boy's room. Instead, look to the … [Read more...] about Tight Budget Decorating Ideas for Boys’ Rooms
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
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to