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Archives for 2008

Water Country

by Bea July 1st, 2008| Elementary
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel almost every summer vacation, but I definitely remember the summers, such as this one, when I was home, but I always looked for something to do! I always found that the days I loved most were the days that my parents

Summer Learning

by Melissa June 24th, 2008| Elementary

School's out, but that doesn't mean that learning has to be put on hold during the summer months. Keep your child's mind sharp by including some fun and imaginative activities this summer.


Book Clubs


Healthy Snacks for Summer

by Melissa June 10th, 2008| Elementary

School's out and the kids are home for the summer, which means it's time to stock up on snacks. I find that when my kids are home, they  always are looking for something to eat. Instead of filling the pantry with

Amusing Card Trick

by Bea June 3rd, 2008| Elementary

Have you ever just wanted to entertain a group of kids, but you don't know how?


Well, I have a solution for you. This trick is one of the easiest I've heard of, but, if you do it right, you can entertain your crowd for as long

Try a “Greens” Shake!

by Melissa May 15th, 2008| Helpful Hints

Are you having trouble getting your youngsters to eat their leafy greens? Put them in a shake! I know, it sounds weird and...well...disgusting, but it's not as bad as you might think. A "greens" shake is actually quite tasty.


Little Ones and Road Trips

by Michele May 14th, 2008| Infants/Toddlers
My husband and I are taking three-feet-of-fun to Oceanside, California, for a week of fun in the sun. We're really looking forward to the vacation except the fact that we're driving down there. For those of you who've never gone on a long distance road trip with a young child,

Which AP Exams Are Your Kids Taking?

by Editorial Team May 9th, 2008| Teens
Every year, eager and energetic high school students study for Advanced Placement (AP) exams that will earn college credit for them before they ever step foot in a college classroom. These exams come in dozens of subjects from U.S. History to Physics and from Spanish to Art History.

Counting to Calm

by LJ Dovichi May 8th, 2008| Preschool
There's nothing quite like a three-year-old having a meltdown -- the huge alligator tears running down his or her face and the loud wails that can be heard reverberating throughout a hundred mile radius. You know the symptoms well -- tired, hungry, bored -- but you never really know what's

Gum in Clothing?

by Michele May 6th, 2008| Helpful Hints
Children and chewing gum make for an interesting combination. Although blowing bubbles can be a great pastime, there are downfalls to this fun.

Gum in your child's clothing.

So, what is one to do when the piece of gum's final placement is not in the trash but on clothing? I

Kids and Gardening

by Melissa May 2nd, 2008| Preschool

Spring is here, and it's time to get a start on those gardening activities. Nothing tastes better than homegrown tomatoes, snap peas, and radishes - fresh out of the garden.


This past month, my husband and I have been helping

money

The College Process: Financial Aid Tip

by Bea April 26th, 2008| Teens
The deadline for me to choose a college is approaching fast. In fact, everything has to be postmarked by May 1st. Last night I finally decided which college I wanted to attend, Northeastern, but then Cornell threw a twist into the situation. Originally, they were not offering any financial aid;

Educational tv anyone?

by Michele April 19th, 2008| Preschool
Are you looking for some entertaining, yet not brain-numbing television for your preschooler? There is a great article about a problem solving show that is sure to please both you and your child. To read this article, visit our sister site, Couch Tuber to read the
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