Tag: for kids
Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School
Read more: Helping Your Child Adjust to a New SchoolSummer is winding down and the new school year is fast approaching. Excitement is in the air as children across the country gather their pencils, binders and backpacks and eagerly anticipate catching up with classmates, returning to clubs and sports teams and getting to know new teachers and subject matter. But kids planning to attend…
Backpack Roundup
Read more: Backpack RoundupThe new school year is almost here and the hunt has begun for the season’s hottest gear! Sure, your star student needs to stock up on pens, pencils and notebooks. But today we’re focusing on the ultimate statement piece: the backpack. What better way is there for your son or daughter to express his or…
13 Spooky Halloween Recipes for Kids
Read more: 13 Spooky Halloween Recipes for KidsHalloween is right around the corner, and you’re in for a treat! We’ve gathered 13 of the sweetest, spookiest and, quite frankly, most gruesome recipes we could find. Prepare them…if you dare! 1. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats. The cereal staple takes the shape of fall’s most famous fruit—the pumpkin. It’s a seasonal spin on everyone’s…
Lunch Box Roundup
Read more: Lunch Box RoundupSchool’s just around the corner, and it’s time, once again, to gather the gear your child(ren) will need for a fun and productive year. But we’re not here to talk paper, pencils and protractors. Today, we’re focusing exclusively on one of the season’s hottest educational accessories, arguably second only to the backpack: the lunch box.…
Designing a Bedroom to Grow With Your Child
Read more: Designing a Bedroom to Grow With Your ChildIt’s difficult to picture it when your child is an infant, but he or she will grow fast and bedroom needs will change just as quickly. Making smart choices when it comes to kids’ room décor will save you money and make transitions easier as your child ages. Keep the walls neutral Perhaps the best…
7 Recipes for a Kid-friendly Valentine’s Day
Read more: 7 Recipes for a Kid-friendly Valentine’s DayWant to whip up some tasty treats with your pint-sized sous chef this Valentine’s Day? Here are seven simple recipes that your son, daughter, niece, nephew—or any other kiddo in your kitchen—will adore! Easy Valentine’s Day Fudge from Something Swanky With only a handful of ingredients and no actual baking required, this foolproof fudge is…
Back-to-school Lunch Ideas
Read more: Back-to-school Lunch IdeasSummer is winding down and school bells will soon be ringing. That means it’s time, once again, to brainstorm delicious, nutritious lunch ideas for your star student. Check out these simple, satisfying suggestions to beat lunch box boredom and promote productivity throughout the afternoon. Think beyond the sandwich. If your son or daughter loves PB&J or…
4th of July BBQ Ideas
Read more: 4th of July BBQ IdeasThe 4th of July is the highlight of the BBQ season. Are you ready for it? If you need a little inspiration, check out these ideas collected from some of our favorite bloggers, pinners and party planners. Create a (tastefully) star-spangled menu. Pinterest is flooded with red, white and blue cakes, kebabs, candies, salsa, cookies, ice…
5 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
Read more: 5 Fun Summer Activities for KidsSchool’s out and the kids are home for the summer. Now what? Left to their own devices, many kids will spend all day using devices—like a computer, tablet or TV. If you’re looking for some more active, educational and creative alternatives for young children, check out some of our favorite ideas for summer fun at…
How to Talk to Your Child About Relocating
Read more: How to Talk to Your Child About RelocatingWhether you’re moving across town or across the country, relocating to a new area comes with its challenges. For children, who often have little or no say in the decision, it can be a difficult transition. As a parent, you’re in a unique position to help shape your child’s outlook on moving. Downplay the negative…
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
Read more: Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and ParentsFrom goblins and ghouls to games and giggles, Halloween traditions offer plenty of fun and excitement. While the trick-or-treating provides kids with the much-anticipated opportunity to dress up and collect buckets of candy, the practice is not without its safety concerns. Increased pedestrian traffic, unfamiliar clothing and fading light can all combine to create less-than-ideal…
