Activities and Play

Every parent wants to offer their children the best experiences and life they could get. So, a lot of them are looking for activities they can do with their children so that their skills will be developed. While video games can be educational and help children focus better, they can lead to addiction too. 

As a parent, it’s natural to not only want to spend more time with your kids but actually connect and bond during that time. Things like watching TV together or just being in the same room don’t often foster that connection the way meaningful, dedicated time together can. 

A lot of kids are already great balls of energy. They want to play, move around a lot, and just have fun. Encouraging them to be active can be incredibly beneficial for your growing children. 

A lot of kids are already great balls of energy. They want to play, move around a lot, and just have fun. Encouraging them to be active can be incredibly beneficial for your growing children. 

Beach trips with the whole family are a splendid way to spend a beautiful summer day. Enjoying the summer’s sun with your favorite people is bound to build lifelong memories and bring plenty of joy; however, the logistics to get there can be challenging. While beach trips before kids may have involved grabbing your sunscreen, towel and swimsuit, things become infinitely more complicated when you have children involved. If you want your beach trip to be a success and plenty of fun for the whole family, here are a few necessary steps.

Let’s face it: These last few years have been tough on children in the U.S. They’ve faced a terrifying global pandemic, profound disruptions in their daily lives, separation from their friends and extended family, and the challenges of online learning.

The weather is warm, the kids are out of school, and fun is in the air. Summer is the perfect time to take a step back and enjoy spending quality time with your loved ones. Make the most of this special time of year with these fun family activities.

As a parent, you already know that play is a vital aspect of your child’s life. This isn’t just about giving them a chance to relax and have fun. Free play can impact core aspects of their development and enrichment. One of the key components of positive play experiences is the space it takes place.

Once the school year ends and the summer begins, your kids may get bored sitting in front of the television or computer all day. Luckily, there are lots of activities you can do with them. Here are four ways to keep your children entertained this summer.

Every parent has it happen to them at least once in their lives - you're a week into summer vacation and your kids are already begging you to let them watch TV all day. And you're tempted to give in because you've totally run out of ideas. To keep this from happening to you this summer, here are a few ideas for when the TV seems like it's the only viable option.