Kids remain indoors for long periods of time during rainy days. The fact that we cannot, as usual, step outside to play could and usually does make them feel bored. However, you can help by suggesting some useful activities indoor.
Indoor activities for babies up to three months:
In the same manner that adults have regular eye exams, children should have their eyes regularly examined as well. As a rule of thumb, eye examination is a must every two years and if possible every year. For those who have a family history of eye diseases or are taking certain medications that can have […]
We all like to be connected with our children and be engaged with them. Children feel more confident, assured and have a great self esteem when their parents are involved with them. They usually do extremely well in their studies and extracurricular activities with the encouragement they get from parents.
But is […]
Toys have played a crucial role in enhancing children’s lives, and this has always been considered as vital to their development. Museums and libraries that display toys, the world over, have chronicled shifts in social thinking and the popularity of fads, from time to time. The toys that are currently available are very dissimilar from […]
When a baby is born, the parents look it over, making sure all ten fingers and toes are in their place. Finding comfort and breathing a sigh of relief, the parents know that their new baby is “healthy”. A few months down the road, when the colic doesn’t subside or when the baby […]
Finding things to do with the entire family in tow is not always an easy feat. There are many reasons for this, one being agendas. A lot of times family outings end up with the children in tears and you wishing you were in bed, with the covers pulled up and a pillow […]
When parents give children the approval to start dating, they think the child is mature enough to handle stressful situations. Dating can be an emotional time at any age, but when a child is learning to cope with pressures provided by someone who is a peer, things can lead to trouble real fast. Some trouble […]
Families have found an alternative to public education by homeschooling with good results — statistically proven results even. Polls done nationwide have shown children who have been home schooled rank consistently higher than the national average in scholastic tests, often ranked above the 70th percentile in standardized achievement tests.
Studies also show that a large number […]
Psychologist as well as a coveted philosopher William James said that the world of vision for infants is a big confusion. Infact as soon as the baby takes birth their vision undergoes rapid developments till the first year. Gray, hazy images and images which are not in focus during the initial weeks start to […]
Have you ever tried to go on an extended outing with a big group of kids? And by “big group,” I mean one or more, and by “extended outing,” I mean 20 minutes or longer, or any outing that requires that you and the kid(s) have to get out of the car. If you […]
Kids are full of energy. They love to play outside, run around, get dirty, jump, kick, scream, etc. It’s okay though, because this is extremely normal behavior for young people. But what keeps them going like this and feeling good and healthy is getting the proper rest.
Children should not have […]
Many parents dread throwing birthday parties. Having a bunch of sugared-up kids running around seems like a recipe for disaster. The good news is that it is possible to throw a well-organized and fun party with a little bit of planning.
The Basic Party Planning Rules
Grandchildren are truly a blessing. They rejuvenate and bring a great new sense of excitement and discovery. And there’s always that wonderful feature that you can hand them back to your children when you’re exhausted or can’t handle them anymore.
But there’s also the serious downside of knowing that if anything happens on your watch, you’ve […]
Feeling stressed from the holidays? Co-workers getting on your nerves? Wondering how to pay for those holiday gifts? Need to figure out what to buy your daughter’s dance teacher? People try to balance the social events of the holidays, along with buying gifts and keeping up on work duties. No wonder they feel extra […]