Tips for a fun, safe summer! Source: Shriners Hospitals for Children Summer is a time for playground fun, camping, boating, swimming, biking and other outdoor activities. Longer days mean more time outside…
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Top Ten Things You Never Knew About Camp
Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while…
Moms Who Keep Priorities in Check
As women, we step into so many roles. We’re wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, entrepreneurs, and career professionals – even caregivers. Lissette Gonzalez, award-winning journalist and CBS4 meteorologist, spoke to us in this special Mother’s Day issue…
Simple Ways to Enjoy More Family Time
With work, school, homework, after school activities, friends and more, there are countless activities that compete for time on the family calendar. Family time, however, can serve as an escape from the demands and deadlines…
Halloween Safety Tips
for kids & parents What can we do to have a great Halloween and keep our children safe and healthy? Check out these Halloween safety tips to ensure a fun time for your family. Written by: Bright…
Getting Ready For Kindergarten
How to Prepare & What to Expect Written by: Bright Horizons The transition to kindergarten can be a big change for parents and children. In many cases, this means not only a classroom change…
Back-to-School: are you ready?
The first day of school can be difficult for children of all ages. Children entering school for the first time are often anxious, but even children who have already attended school can be upset or…
An Outdoor Learning Activity for Kids to do this Summer
Gardening Written by: Bright Horizons Family Solutions British horticulturist and garden writer, Gertrude Jekyll, said, “A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all…
How Green Is Your House?
An eco-friendly approach to home care Living an eco-friendly lifestyle starts at home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, residential use accounts for more than one-fifth of the nation’s total energy consumption. Adopting…
School Safety Starts On The Bus
Although a great deal of attention focuses on safety at school, for millions of kids the school day starts on the bus. More than half of America’s school children ride the bus, according to the…
Family Traditions
Sweet Surprises for the Whole Family Written by: Camille Lucy With the holidays quickly approaching, now is a great time to revisit, reconsider, revamp and sweeten the pot on the traditions we hold near and dear…
Steps To Take If Your Child Is Being Bullied At School
It is important that parents approach bullying in a calm manner and keep records of facts in the situation. It is helpful if parents and school staff work together to resolve the issue. Parents can…
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