There's nothing 6 year olds or older kids love more than being in the outdoors. Camping is an outdoor recreational activity involving spending one or more nights in a tent, a primitive structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite with the purpose of getting away from civilization and enjoying nature. National parks and other publicly owned natural areas are … [Read more...] about Camping with Kids
Archives for April 2006
How much allowance for kids?
An allowance for kids is an important part of growing up and plays a significant role in developing the ability to manage money. Seen this way, your management and communication about it may be different than if you think of it as just a tactic to control the inflow of toys into the house. When to begin your kids' allowance? Age six would be the right time to … [Read more...] about How much allowance for kids?
Letter to your kids
A while back, I read a second tier short-time NYT bestseller titled The Letter Left to Me by Joseph McElroy, which tells the story of a young man who ascribes phenomenal power to a rather dull letter written by his now deceased father. I remember little of the book and nothing of the all-important letter, but the concept of a letter written to leave a legacy to a child is an … [Read more...] about Letter to your kids
Kids and strollers
Who doesn't enjoy a stroll along flowery shaded pathways? Everyone does, including babies. All babies love to have a baby's day out, everyday. Strollers can be a dad's best friend, but choosing the wrong baby stroller could spell trouble and inconvenience. How can dads choose the right baby stroller from the many available in stores and via the Internet? The most important … [Read more...] about Kids and strollers
Chess and kids
There was a good article on the value of teaching kids chess in the New York Times today. Entitled "Low-Cost Workouts for Young Minds", the article reviews the resurgence of chess as parents try to find activities that stimulate in a way that video games and movies do not. Chess, like sports, helps teach kids to focus and to face difficulty without giving up. I taught … [Read more...] about Chess and kids