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…
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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…
Kid-Friendly Cell Phone
Choosing a Kid-Friendly Cell Phone this Holiday Season From connecting with friends to playing interactive games, a mobile device presents endless entertainment to kids of every age. With children getting their first cell phone at…
‘Tis the Season for Family Time and Manners
Truly the holiday season is upon us. I’ve heard many people say that the holiday time is their favorite time of the year while others say it’s the worst time of the year. For many,…
Flu Shot Pop Quiz
The kids are back in school and flu season is ramping up. Receiving the flu vaccine is the most important step parents can take in protecting themselves and their children from the flu and its…
Talking with Children about Money
Then children are old enough to ask for toys, special treats, and things they want, they are old enough to be introduced to the value of money. The best conversations are those that focus on…
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