Documents tagged 'Kids'
Published: 24/04/2008
I am a stay at home mother of two, an 8 year old boy, and a 6 year old girl. Both my kids are pretty adventurous, though, like most kids they can be a little picky when it comes to food.
On a recent camping adventure, we took along a supply of MREs, or Meals Ready to Eat. These are...
Published: 24/04/2008
Be all you can be, but it's not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it's hard to think of anything else when where are real issues to be discussed.
Still I aspire for something deeper and more meaningful.
So we're all...
Published: 20/04/2008
Inflatable slides are a great way to add a unique source of fun to your child's party. They don't cost much to rent and kids never seem to tire of them. As an added bonus for adults, when kids wear themselves out on the slide, they sleep early and sleep well after the party!
Although...
Published: 19/04/2008
The common refrain these days seems to be, "Whew....life is crazy. We are so busy." It's almost a badge of achievement for some parents to breathlessly describe their on the run lives--as if they're giving their child a leg up by being on two travel sports teams, the school's team and a little...
Published: 18/04/2008
Most picky eaters will, at some point, outgrow their finicky tastes. And while that's some consolation, a picky eater can sure make family meal times frustrating.
Here are nine tips that may help your picky eater broaden their culinary horizons:
1. Involve your child in the shopping and...
Published: 17/04/2008
Hiking is a great way for kids to get outside, exercise, and learn about nature first hand. However, when you are hiking with children you will have one "long" day if your kids are wearing uncomfortable boots that give them blisters. Little feet have special needs and when you set out to get kids...
Published: 17/04/2008
Have you ever gone hiking in a national park? Or backpacked across the country? Or maybe gone to a survival camp? The word camping may be used to define all of those activities, or you may remember something totally different when you hear the word. For instance, a kid may think of setting up a...
Published: 15/04/2008
Finding quality time to spend together as a family may be one of the toughest parts of being a parent. It may not be easy to get time off work, but with a little planning it can be done. Try a camping trip to a local campground, and see what type of hiking or walking trails they have.
Or find...
Published: 15/04/2008
New York actually has a great deal to offer young and old kids alike who enjoy very little better than playing a great game, video or otherwise. For those of you who enjoy this particular pastime, there are many unique opportunities in New York City in which you can participate in the games you...
Published: 14/04/2008
Some kids seem to naturally get lost in the wonder of their imaginations. Others need a little more prompting. In any case, there are many things that parents can do to encourage their children's creativity. Here are ten ideas you can use today:
1. Keep your toys simple. Though it's...
