Halloween is a magical time for children, filled with candy, spooky stories, and of course, costumes! For parents, crafting a unique, festive Halloween costume for kids can be an exciting yet sometimes a challenging task. However, with a bit of creativity, some basic supplies, and a little time, you can create costumes that will make […]
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Holiday Break: Family Game Days
December 10, 2023 When the holiday season starts and winter sets in, parents instinctively know, the inevitable break from school is coming up. It’s a well-deserved “chill-out” (no pun intended) time for young children today. Considering academic expectations and after school activities it seems like there is little family time. Parents are busier than ever, […]
Top 21 Family Holiday Activities to Bring the Family Together
The holiday season is one of the few times of year when you have your whole family together for several days. A great way to enjoy the moment and create memories that will last is to share activities at home or within walking distance of where you live. The following list of suggestions enable you […]
11 Thanksgiving Traditions You’ll be Thankful You Started for Your Kids
For many, Thanksgiving is one of the few times all year we specifically gather with our kids and out extended family and friends to share a delicious meal, give thanks for our blessings and soak up the joy of each other’s company. Today, there are many different Thanksgiving traditions. Some of which you may already […]
Help Your Child Grow by Exploring Long Island, NY
Could your child be the next great explorer, like Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo or Magellan? Maybe. Children are Natural Explorers Children are natural explorers. And with these tips, their skills to see and experience new surroundings, will serve to enhance their learning the rest of their life. This Fall, set some boundaries and let your […]
8 Fun Fall Activities for Kids on Long Island, NY
Eight Fun & Totally Engaging Fall Activities for You and Your Kids Every year when fall unofficially arrives after Labor Day, there’s often a lot of “sad talk” about how summer is over. All the fun outdoor activities like swimming, going to the beach and bar-b-cues come to an end and it’s back to school. […]
How to Unplug Your Kids in 10 ‘Easy’ Steps
Possibility one of THE single most challenging and frustrating things for parents today is to find ways to “unplug” their children from the internet and multiple devices. For many parents, sometimes it seems as though mobile phones are an extension of their kid’s hands. Let’s face it, it’s that way for many adults too. Most […]
Ring in the New Year with Kids!
Want to make New Years Eve exciting for your kids? We’ve got you covered! Grab yourself a bottle of sparkling grape or apple juice and get ready! The New Year is a upon us and what better way to ring it in than with your loved ones, and most notably, the kids? Here are a […]
Holiday Break Activities
Things to do with your kids over Winter Break. Tis the season to be jolly, festive and home for break! This winter break, don’t get stuck in the “we’re bored rut! Take this opportunity to find your inner child, and have some fun! Crafts- Holiday break tends to be iffy with making plans due to […]
Keep Your Family on Track with these Back to School Tips
Now that the kids are going back to school in-person, for some, for the first time in a long time, it’s natural that your schedules are going to be upset and perhaps chaotic. Here are some tips to bring some order to their, and your, schedules and reduce the stress on the whole family. #1. […]