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Playgroups

July 31

What are playgroups and why are they good for you and your kids? Well, although there are many different kinds of playgroups (from the formal which includes themes and scheduled activities to the information that just gathers together), they are all basically the same thing: a group of children and their parents who get together on a regular basis. That’s it. It doesn’t have to be anything fancier than that, just an agreement between a group that you’re all going to get together regularly so your kids can enjoy playtime together.

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Physical Education Ideas

July 31

It’s no secret that kids these days aren’t getting as much exercise as they could. After all, a few decades ago kids had to get up and get out in order to be entertained (since books and the few TV shows available could only go so far). But today, our kids are more likely to sit around for entertainment via the television, video games, computers, and other indoor activities. This, of course, translates into a whole lot of unhealthy kids who simply aren’t moving as much as they ought to be. Which means that it’s important for parents to start actively thinking about how to incorporate physical education into the every day lives of their children.

Here are some physical education ideas for your kids to get you started:

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Family Time - 5 Ideas for Making Time for Family

July 27

We all lead busy lives. Even those of us who try to simplify often have more multi-tasking going on than we would like to admit. We’re always only half-listening to the stories that our kids tell us while we’re simultaneously checking email, scheduling appointments, planning our next kids’ party or taking care of daily chores. Often, we barely see our spouse in passing as we hand off the kids to get a little adult alone time – even if it’s just a quick bath. It often feels like a necessary situation to getting everything taken care of that needs to be done on any given day.

But what really matters more; that the laundry all got done and folded or that you got to spend some time with the people that you love? Making time for your family is not only possible, it’s necessary. And it doesn’t take another twenty four hours in the day to manage it. It just takes a little bit of organization, a willingness to let a few things go sometimes in order to be with your family and the will to make it work.

Here are some ideas for making time for your family which you might find helpful if you’re starting to feel like you never really hear your kids and never really see your spouse:

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Family Vacation Ideas

July 25

Summertime gets everyone thinking about taking a family vacation. And it should. With the break in traditional routines and the relatively good weather that most locations have during the summer months, it’s a perfect time to take your family out exploring. Plus, summer days are long and they are enjoyed most when filled with activities which is what vacations are all about. But where should you go with your kids and what should you do during your family vacation?

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The Thomas Institute : Review of the Week

July 24

This weeks Review will be about The Thomas Institute. I came across The Thomas Institute while I was surfing the Web this weekend. This site is what I would call a "Portal of Information for Parents". I felt like I was a child at an amusement park…. I spent all day on the site and still didn’t stop at all the attractions.

The Thomas Institute has tons of resourceful information regarding

Here are some family vacation ideas that you might consider if you’ve gotten stuck on he road to planning your summer trip:

Parenting
Family Life
Homeschooling
Education
Teaching
Curriculums
Fashion
Links to other Resourceful Sites
Even Politics

Take a peak at the site. Trust me…. you will be glad you did.

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Decorating Ideas For Kids Rooms

July 22

“Jellybean Tree” Wall Art

Your child’s room should be a safe place where she can go to enjoy her playtime, take her naps and get securely tucked in at night. For this reason, it’s important that you help your child inject a little bit of her personality into the room by decorating it in a manner that reflects who she is. At the same time, you want to make sure that the room is decorated in a way that visually appeals to you, is efficient for getting the day’s activities done and makes the maximum use of space with the least amount of clutter.

Here are a few decorating ideas that can get you started on the way to creating a safe, fun, aesthetically pleasing room for your kids:

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Kids Birthday Party Games

July 19

Yes, you can always rely on the standard party games to make sure that the kids at your child’s next birthday have a good time. After all, old favorites like hitting the piñata, playing hide-and-go-seek, bobbing for apples and even playing pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey never really get old. But if you want to make sure that everyone has a really good time at your child’s party and that the event is really one that will be remembered, then you might consider trying out some more creative birthday party games.

Here are a few kids’ birthday party game ideas to get you started:

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Birthday Party Menu Pictures

July 18

Here are the promised pictures from my Son’s Birthday Party. Yesterday I posted a Review about the Taste of Home’s Kid-friendly cooking & Crafts Magazine. I promised I would post pictures of some of the Birthday Party Menu Ideas I got from the Taste of Home’s Kid-friendly cooking & Crafts Magazine.

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Taste of Home Kid-friendly cooking & Crafts Magazine Review

July 17

This week’s review will be on the Taste of Home’s Kid-friendly cooking & Crafts Magazine. I had bought the Magazine last week when I was in the check-out isle at the Grocery Store. As I was waiting for my turn to check-out I scanned the magazine rack for my usual weekly gossip fill. But, as I was scanning the rack the Taste of Home’s Kid-friendly cooking & Crafts Magazine caught my eye. The cover of the Magazine had a bunch of super cute brightly colored alien cupcakes. Once I saw the sub-title, "Plan the Perfect Birthday Party!" I had to take a look.

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Arts & Crafts for Kids – Why is art important for Preschoolers

July 13

You know that arts and crafts are great for your kids. After all, they keep them entertained and occupied, sometimes for hours at a time despite their typically short attention spans. And they give you a focused activity that you can enjoy which frequently results in a product that you and your child can both be proud of. But did you know that arts and crafts aren’t just great distractions for your kids; art is actually very important to the healthy development of children who are preschool age.
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