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While your children may be content to spend their summer vacation lounging about the house with not a care in the world, you may be looking to bring a little more structure to those days away from school. Sending your kids to summer camp can be a fun, beneficial way to transform their break into a learning experience. Here are a few reasons why summer camp can be an important … [Read more...] about 3 reasons to ship your kids off to summer camp

With spring and summer weather on the horizon, you may be getting ready to plan an exciting vacation with your family. However, hitting the road with small children can be a challenge, especially if you're planning a lengthy trip. Here are a few child-friendly vacation tips to help you manage the open road. Plan around nap times Sitting for long periods of time can begin … [Read more...] about Child-friendly tips for your first family road trip

The first warm days of spring are nearly here, which means that pretty soon it will be softball and baseball season. Whether your kids are first-time players or returning to their favorite sport, the weeks before opening day are when your children should be getting back into athletic shape. Here are some training tips to keep in mind for getting your kids ready to … [Read more...] about Preparing for spring softball and baseball season

Grounding the kids for misbehaving may have been a popular punishment when children spent most of their time playing outdoors, but these days you might want to rethink your disciplinary strategies. With kids glued to TV screens, video games and mobile devices, your last thought should be taking away time that could be spent on outdoor play and exercise. Here are a few … [Read more...] about Alternative punishments to grounding your kids