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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Have you heard of 'Christmas in April'?

This is a great time of year to have the whole family spend one day outside working on the yard. And should you not have a yard or maybe you just want to do something for someone else; check with some of the local outreach services for people who need some help with their yard. This is not a way to... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Outdoors in the Spring can be so much fun

Families are looking forward to having this opportunity to enjoy the outside. This is a good time to check out your yard and playground areas for plants which are poison and for other litter which is harmful to small children. Although we spend much of our time inside and know what is within reach... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

It's time for eggs again

Here we go again it is that time of year when kids are excited about all the fun outside and the egg hunts whether inside or outside. Many a service organization will have hunts for the children from toddlers to 10 or eleven year olds. And many a parent is just happy to get the coloring of the eggs... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Celebrate the achievements

Families have the unique opportunity to solve mysteries and work together on a puzzle which is very close to their roots. When children show an interest in learning about the past, whether it be people, industry or history of anything, this is the time to begin a quest of learning. This does not... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Learning

Children learn in three different ways. And as a family we need to cultivate each of them. This will allow for the children to learn in any setting, schools seem to get stuck in the rote method. Rote learning (Visual) would be learning accomplished with the eyes, reading to learn and sending the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Summer time fun and scholarship help

Once kids are ready for school they are ready to learn the value of volunteerism. And the schools seemed to have also learned this as high schools in overwhelming numbers now require volunteering prior to graduation. Also, many a college will look more kindly on a student who has given back to the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Sumer Plans

Families have so many items and necessities tugging on their checkbooks that many times a vacation is out of the question. However, a weekend trip to a park or museum is still good entertainment which is great for the younger ones. What may be even better is to let the children plan the excursion.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Spring projects can bring fall rewards

Spring planting is upon us. Our little (and some cases not so little) gardeners are eager to help. This is a great time to use for teaching and for saving some money. Help the future gardener to plant a very small vegetable garden, or perhaps a window herb garden. These can be done in the city or in... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Spring chores can be fun

Families are just beginning to experience Spring Fever. Kids are ready to shed the heavy clothes and go to play in the sunshine. They are ready for walks in the fresh air and games that include running, jumping and playing ball. We however know that this is also the time of clearing out the cobwebs... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Summer is truly go to get here

Hi, all, I must apologize. I did not totally forget about you without a post on Tuesday. However, I could have at the very least sent out a quick note. I do hope you will continue reading and not let this one transgression be our last communication. The weather is getting nice or at least there is... Sign in to see full entry.

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