Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away, which means there isn't much time left to get your home ready for the big family dinner you'll be sharing on November 21. And while you're probably thinking about getting your house clean, putting up decorations and preparing a multi-course meal, your kids are probably looking for ways to contribute to the holiday mood as … [Read more...] about Fun kids craft projects for Thanksgiving
Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
Rated: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 32 minutesRelease Date: November 2, 2012Child-friendly? A Disney movie about lovable video game characters coming to life for all sorts of action and adventure? It doesn't get much more child-friendly than that - and parents will be sure to love Wreck-It Ralph as well!When I first saw a poster for Wreck-It Ralph in the movie theaters awhile … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
How to start chores for kids
While it's certainly not the same thing as graduating from college or getting a first job, beginning to do regular chores around the house marks children's earliest entrance into the world of a grown-up responsibilities. If you have a couple of youngsters you'd like to see pulling their own weight (relatively speaking), you may have a difficult time explaining that … [Read more...] about How to start chores for kids
Three ways for kids to give thanks this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, which means that your family is probably gearing up to host a large dinner complete with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, among other delicious dishes. But you may also want to help your children push past the meal and learn what it really means to give thanks during the holiday season. Here are a few ways your children … [Read more...] about Three ways for kids to give thanks this Thanksgiving
Talking to your children about natural disasters
Hurricane Sandy, one of the largest and most dangerous hurricanes to hit the East Coast in decades, has left a trail of destruction from southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey up into New England. And while storms like these can be scary for anyone to deal with, your children may be particularly frightened about the dangers of future occurrences. Here are a few tips for talking … [Read more...] about Talking to your children about natural disasters