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No Sweat, Active Indoor Games for Kids

by Tania Cowling June 16th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment





Summer weather can often be so hot and humid that no one wants to be very active. These no-sweat active indoor games for kids do not require high-energy output but are exciting and fun. Living in the south,

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3 Necessary Social Skills

by Lori Sciame May 12th, 2025| Elementary, Social





Children need to learn a variety of social skills to be able to fit in with their peers. These many skills are critical in the development of a young person's self worth. As suggested by Social Skills Central, "failure to

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3 Benefits: When a Child Entertains Oneself

by Lori Sciame April 7th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment





I have a cousin who is continually exhausted. It's not because she works too many hours, or that she has an elderly parent to take care of, or even because she has a dozen children. She is worn out because

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How to Make Family Dinners Awesome

by Tania Cowling March 3rd, 2025| Elementary, Seasonal





Mealtimes should be happy routines for your kids. Remember that pleasant eating experiences are just as important as nutritious foods. At this age, the kiddos are developing their food habits and attitudes - hopefully good ones, although sometimes the dinner table

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Too Much Screen Time?

by Joe Lawrence January 27th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment





"Kids today are on these electronic devices too much," say most parents. However, few parents are doing much to change this.





The average child is behind a screen of some sort for two to three hours per day.

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How to Keep Greed Under Control

by Lori Sciame December 23rd, 2024| Elementary





The holidays are a time of joy and giving, a time for love and family. Unfortunately, however, for elementary age children, the holidays can also be a time of greed. If parents are not careful, children this age can succumb

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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines

by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, Tweens





As November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides

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Elementary Playdates- A Vital Activity

by YPI Editors October 14th, 2024| Elementary, Social





The term playdate is a modern term. Not that long ago, children just played with the other children in their neighborhood. Walk down the street, knock on the door, go outside and play, repeat. Sure, it still

Building Brighter Futures: Michael Amin’s Vision for the Maximum Difference Foundation

by Editorial Team October 4th, 2024| Elementary





“We need our children to do well in life,” remarks Michael Amin, as he sits behind the desk inside his Los Angeles-area office. “Children grow into adults, and that’s who ends up shaping our world, as they take their place

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TV as Family Entertainment: Elementary Years

by YPI Editors September 9th, 2024| Elementary, Entertainment





There's something so delightful about the elementary years, although it isn't obvious while you're in the midst of them. Your children are old enough to have a tiny bit of independence, yet they also welcome time with mom and dad. Since

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Dealing with Children’s Emotions

by Joe Lawrence August 12th, 2024| Communication, Elementary





Ever since becoming a parent I have learned so much. Some of it was from diligent study; however, most of it was on the fly. Dealing with emotional breakdowns is one those things I learned by winging it.




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Beat the Heat With Water

by Tania Cowling July 8th, 2024| Elementary, Entertainment





Your kids can quench the sizzle of summer with water. So, whether you have a swimming pool, wading pool, or just the garden hose, your kids can spend hours of fun and beat the heat this season. These wet and wild

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