A new school year brings promise. In an effort to nurture the enthusiasm, I have a few strategies to help your children get through homework quickly, and hopefully, painlessly for you!
Tag: Activities
There are so many activities associated with motherhood – both for mom and baby. Being a mom is wonderful and complex, miraculous at difficult, frustrating and fun – sometimes all at the same time. Our articles discuss not only activities associated with your role as a parent – and tips on rockin them – but also provide plenty of things for you and your littles to do. If you’re looking for events in NY for kids, check out our events page.
Lifelong Memories: Grandparent-Grandchildren Road Trips
More and more grandparents are starting a tradition of taking their grandchildren on trips, sans the parents. In fact, 37% of grandparents with a household income greater than $50,000 who took a vacation last year did so with grandchildren, up from 28% in 2007.
Scoop on Stuff: Our Favorite Mom & Child Products This Week (July 23rd)
From educational toys to high tech breast pumps, and organic kid snacks to luxurious bras – here are some of our favorite products this week!
7 Developmental Activities to Do With Your Children this Weekend
Whether children realize they are learning or not, many playtime activities develop your children’s skills such as cognitive, social and motor. This weekend, partake in the following developmental activities with your children where they get to meet animals, climb on playgrounds and play with art. You’ll both have a blast while they learn valuable skills for their future.
Avoiding Boredom with Summer Educational Activities for Kids
Now that summer is in full swing, you’ve likely been hearing the phrase, “I’m bored,” more and more frequently. You also might be all out of ideas to keep your kids occupied during these long days of summer vacation — which spells bad news for your sanity. Don’t give up hope quite yet though!
Bouncing Back After Baby: The Basics
Getting back into shape after having a baby is a daunting task for any new mother. To regain energy and confidence, you should first understand the important relationship between physical activity and proper nutrition. A better understanding of how these components work together, and knowing how to put them into action will help moms feel happier and healthier as they get their groove back post-baby.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Get Ready for the Grandkids!
My husband and I live in Fort Lauderdale November through May. The remainder of the year we live at the Jersey Shore near our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons, now 15- and 12-years-old. Happily for us, from birth our grandsons have visited us as many as three times a year when we’re in Florida.
Outdoor Activities for Children and Grandparents
Nothing’s more fun than spending time in nature during the spring and summer months. What better way to get extended family to bond with each other than soaking up some sunshine and reaping the benefits of being outside?
An added benefit of outdoor activities with your grandchildren is that most of them cost very little or are free to do. When was the last time you paid to lay on your back in the grass and do some cloud gazing? Read on to learn more about possible ideas for grandparents to explore the outdoors with their grandchildren.