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Kids Activities

How to make this summer special for your family

Picture the perfect summer and you might envision barbecues with friends, pool parties, and sightseeing vacations. There’s always plenty to look forward to about the season of sun. But with the coronavirus pandemic changing the landscape of available—and acceptable—activities, summer 2020

Noha Darwish July 17, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

Gardening with Kids: How It Affects Your Child’s Brain, Body and Soul

For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be an important tool. Don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Gardening doesn’t require a perfectly level, large or sunny backyard. Try

Sarrah AbuLughod April 26, 2017 Article Archives, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

Kitchen Math- Baking Brownies

It’s no surprise when kids groan at the mention of math homework. From the most mundane to the most ingenious, the little ones are able to come up with any number of excuses to escape a math test or pop

Sarrah AbuLughod January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

24 Science Experiments Your Kids Will Love

1. Make crystal geodes out of alum powder, eggshells, and glue. I would put this on my coffee table. Get the full directions here. 2. Teach kids about the plant xylem with this dyed flower experiment. Bonus: you’ll have pretty,

Sarrah AbuLughod January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

15 Science Experiments You Can Do With Your Kids

Time to get messy, light some stuff on fire, and use food products in ways they were never intended! Parents and teachers across the internet have found fun ways to teach kids science, and have documented the experiments for the rest

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Break Up the Monotony With a Scavenger Hunt

Do your kids complain that there’s nothing to do? Want to liven things up with a fun activity that can be done anytime, anywhere, for the cost of a few trinkets or treats? Send them on a scavenger hunt! Whether

FYI_Admin April 25, 2016 Article Archives Read more

20 Must-Try Winter Science Experiments for Kids

It’s almost WINTER! Dropping temperatures, holidays, and changes in the weather mean there are lots of opportunities to explore some new and exciting science experiments. If you are a regular here, you know just how much we love science. For us, winter is an awesome time

FYI_Admin April 25, 2016 Article Archives, Parenting Read more

10 Family Bonding Activities

The typical family’s daily routine is often so chaotic that it’s much too easy to grow apart. Sure, your oldest son might make time to pound on his little brother for a few minutes every day, but true quality time

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15 Fun & Cheap Family Game Night Ideas & Board Games

Restaurants are great places to gather with all your friends and family, but they can get really expensive rather quickly! That’s why I love hosting  a good old-fashioned game night. It’s so much fun to get together with family or

FYI_Admin April 25, 2016 Article Archives Read more

40 Festive Fall Activities to Strengthen your Family Bond

Enjoy some of these super fun seasonal activities this year! Visit a Cider Mill Go Apple Picking Get Pumpkins from a real patch Make a leaf craft Toast pumpkin seeds Continue reading…

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