The beach is a great place for the whole family to have fun, but a day spent splashing around in the waves doesn’t come without its difficulties. There’s a lot of gear to remember to pack, the potential for sunburns and the stress of keeping track of your kids in a crowded public place. But […]
Now, more than ever, it’s important to teach our children at a young age to log off, shutdown and get outside. My children have enough devices and toys to keep them entertained for hours, maybe even days, inside. But, it’s important for their growth, confidence and wellbeing to spend time outdoors. They can see the […]
Life has a way of pulling families in a hundred different directions, but Florida is always there to bring us back together. Between the miles of incredible beaches for playing and relaxing, thrilling amusement parks suitable for kids of any age, diverse cityscapes big and small to explore, professional sports teams to cheer on , […]
One of the many awesome things about being a kid is that life hasn’t dumped too many responsibilities on them yet, smothering their funny bones into the exhausted and only slightly amused calcifications that live in the arm bends of us grown-ups. Kids find joy and laughter in the smallest of moments and most ridiculous […]
Family vacations are the ultimate memory-makers. New places and experiences help our little ones understand that there’s a bigger world out there. Time spent together, away from all the distractions of work, school and chores, bonds us closer. When you look back on years past, do you remember the errands and the dentists appointments or […]
I can still remember my child’s collections first began. It started when he got five Hot Wheel cars for his second birthday and from then on all he asked for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special events was another colorful car to add to his collection. In a small span of time, his toy car collection […]
If your kids are like mine, they haven’t shut up about making their very own Olaf since the first snowflake hit the ground.
#12: Tell the kids that Santa prefers beer and a clean room on Christmas Eve.
Because things get ugly fast when kids are bored.
#5. Be popcorn scientists.
Fall is arguably the most beautiful time of year. The air is crisp and fresh. The sun is shining, and the leaves create a colorful tapestry that rival any work of art. Some areas of the country are particularly lovely this time of year, and—if you have the time—are worth the journey to explore. Here […]
I’m not ready for Halloween, but my kids sure are. They’re tossing pumpkins into my supermarket cart, trying their costumes on daily and begging for candy corn, hoping it counts as a vegetable. As if! So how do I feed their insatiable Halloween hunger before the big day? With Halloween movies, of course. They’re chock […]
