Sports for kids are an important part of growing up. Young athletes are learning more than just new skills and good exercise behaviors. Here’s why sports are good for kids and some of the social and psychological benefits of participating in team sports for kids. We will also discuss how to encourage sports in youth. Starting […]
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10 Fun and Educational Bean Bag Games
Beanbags are one of the most useful learning tools you can find. The low cost and seemingly endless instant activities make beanbags a good choice for learning and having fun! Use these bean bag game ideas with or without a partner. You can use a bean bag challenge for party contests, skill building, fitness challenges, […]
Top 30 Fun Activities To Do With Kids
Today, with all the personal electronic devices, it is so easy for families to disperse into their own cyberspace and completely lose touch with reality. It can certainly be a challenge to find ‘real time’ true family interface and that is why I suggest setting aside at least one day a week as “family day“. […]
10 Clever Cardboard Box Crafts For Kids
We always have extra boxes coming into the house, mostly as shipping boxes, and the kids are always finding creative ways to reuse them. They have such great imaginations! So I decided to put together a list of fun cardboard box crafts to help jump start your creativity motor. I hope you enjoy these great […]
What To Do With Old Crayons
This Easter rabbit craft is the perfect activity to do with your children. If your house is like mine, there are random crayons in every nook and cranny and most of them are broken or half used. Here’s what to do with old crayons! Gather up all those old/mostly used crayons and get ready for […]
20 Fun Indoor Activities For Kids
Sometimes it is too hot, sometimes it is too cold, and sometimes it is too wet. What do you do when you can’t send the kids outside to play? Do you wish you had a go-to list of indoor activities? No need to fret, here are some electronics-free ideas for entertaining kids when going outside […]
How To Encourage Creativity In A Child
A child often comes up with tricky questions and you may find you are often left with a loss for words. This is because your child reaches the peak of cognitive development so quickly with the brain developing up to 90% in the first five years of age. They tend to think about things in […]