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Lacrosse is an incredible game full of fast-paced action that might have grabbed the attention of your child. When choosing a sport for your child, lacrosse is also proving to be a safer option compared to other contact sports like football and hockey. …

Maybe you don’t struggle to get them off of the couch, but you have a hard time getting up and heading outside with them. Or maybe your kids simply love their video games and you wish they would come outside with you and play. Either way, being sedentary …

Children are used to doing things on a schedule at school. Though they crave to be out of school and doing their things, sometimes they need some help with ideas. Spring vacation is also a great time to catch up with kids. Here are some ideas for spring …

Without this awareness, issues could arise that could be unsafe, or even dangerous- even with the most gentle, loving, and trustworthy pet.  Raising your child with both the knowledge of how to act and behave around your own dogs, as well as others’ dogs, …

Kids love to build tents and play in them. It gives them a world all to themselves and allows them to be creative. Rather than let your children pull apart the dining room or take apart their beds to create fortresses in the living room, you could make a …

Sure, the pandemic has changed the way we enjoy our outdoor parks , but’s it’s also encouraged more of us to get outside and enjoy nature. We put together a list of some of nature’s best attractions around the country: places where you can stay socially …

The latest social media craze is an app called TikTok, and while you’ve likely heard of it, you might be unsure of exactly what it is, how it works, and more importantly if it’s safe for your kids.  Here’s what parents should know about TikTok.  What is …

Cooking is a skill that you need to cultivate in your life. Most parents also try cooking with kids; while it requires some extra clean-up, patience, and time, there are some exceptional benefits of teaching your children how to cook. However, there are …

While outside for recess, children face environmental hazards, injuries, and interactions with strangers that can approach the playground and threaten the safety of school children. Staff members, whether they’re teachers or lunch supervisors, must become …

Learning as an interesting tool for students Learning is the basis for improving the knowledge of children. The learning process has to be engaging and more fun-oriented so that children love learning. The only available educational tool available to the …

Spring is finally here, and the kids are feeling cooped up after a long winter and even longer lockdown. If you’re developing the itch to get out and be handy and creative as well, may we suggest working on a play area for your kids? With a few upcycled …

Public parks are increasing not only in numbers but in the types of usage they are experiencing. What once was a place to take your children to slide and swing has now become a multi-use area incorporating high-tech covered playgrounds, sports fields, dog …

Whether you’re a total novice or experienced outdoors adventurer, here are some handy hints and tips for taking the kids on a successful camping trip. Book Quick The great outdoors might be endless - but campsites aren’t! Make sure that you book your …

Are you planning a family trip and wondering whether you should pick a recreational vehicle (RV) for traveling? Traveling solo or with a partner is very different compared to traveling with family. When you involve kids on a road trip or a vacation, there …

Green screens are an easy way to add movie magic to a kid’s day. With a bright green backdrop, camera, and film editing software with chroma-key capability, you can transport kids anywhere they want to go, from the Amazon to the moon and beyond. The way …

The little one at that age has mastered the so-called ‘pincer grasp’ - he now can hold small items between finger and thumb. When your baby starts to reach for the spoon to help get the food in... you should bear in mind that with this new skill, the baby …

Woodwork activities don’t appeal only to adults and teenagers but can be amusing and enlightening for children as well, allowing them to enhance their imagination and practical abilities. The best way to help your children develop woodworking skills is …

Crooked teeth, misaligned jaws, a bite problem– are all issues that can be easily treated by an orthodontist. If you are an athlete or play any sport, it is important that you let your orthodontist know that fact. Chances are that they will recommend an …

Kids love to play pretend and go on make-believe adventures. A backyard playset can be easily turned into a castle and the setting for some truly epic capers. If you have some kids at home, why not foster that sense of creativity and imagination? A …

One of my most endearing childhood memories involves heading down to the concrete-lined creek at the end of my street. Once there, I’d spend spring and summer afternoons melting away in the golden sun as I attempted to catch frogs. As I approach my …

Basketball is one of the most popular sports around the world. The rigorous sport makes an excellent activity for kids of all age groups as it gets all their pent up energy out, improves coordination, and boosts creativity. Playing basketball also helps …