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
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Get Your Children Outside and Moving with a Swing Set
When it comes to outdoor play equipment, nothing compares to the thrill of a jungle gym. No matter what the season or climate is, kids love being outside and engaged in active play. Climbing to the top of a slide, swinging across the monkey bars or scaling walls made of ropes and … [Read more...] about Get Your Children Outside and Moving with a Swing Set
Using Halloween Candy in Math Projects
While for children and adults alike the highlight of Halloween just may be the candy you may be surprised to learn that there is a practical side to the candy gathering as well. If you are a parent trying to help your child develop better math skills or a teacher who would like … [Read more...] about Using Halloween Candy in Math Projects
Sweet Potato Pie You Gotta Try
As a North Carolinian, sweet potatoes are kind of my (our) thing—we're the #1 sweet potato producing state in the country, and we're proud of it.We also know how to make the perfect sweet potato pie. When I was growing up, I never ate sweet potatoes. I never understood that a … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Pie You Gotta Try
Rules of Thumb When Your Child is Flying Alone
When you have a child flying alone there are some things you will want to do to help ensure their safety. Follow some of these rules of thumb to help ensure their safety and protect them from getting lost, stranded, etc.:1.Put them on direct flights. Most airlines will not allow … [Read more...] about Rules of Thumb When Your Child is Flying Alone
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to