Category: Kids Corner
The Toddler Years: Thumbsucking
Now that I’m an adult, I can admit that I sucked my thumb until I was eight years old. I was recently out shopping, and I saw a big kid, probably about that age, sucking his thumb, and it reminded me of how long I indulged in the habit. What finally deterred me was having […]
National Popcorn Day!
Sometimes I stumble upon a strange or obscure holiday and think that it would be something fun to celebrate with the kids, and today, National Popcorn Day, is no exception. Most people say that the holiday is observed on January 19, but some say that it’s whatever day the Superbowl is being held. I say, […]
Getting Your Kids to Write Thank You Notes
After the boxes are opened, the toys played with, and the ribbons and wrappings cleaned up, it’s time to write thank you notes. If getting kids to write thank you notes sounds like a chore, take heart: It doesn’t have to be. Writing thank you notes with your child can actually be a fun activity […]
Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
On Thanksgiving morning, it’s traditional in my home for the kids to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television while my husband and I scramble around getting everything ready. This year, though, I think I might involve my pre-teens and teenager in the preparations. Even little kids like to help out in the kitchen, […]
Keeping Active in Cool Weather
Now that the temperature has dropped outside, you may be finding yourself looking for different kinds of activities to keep your kids busy and entertained. It’s true that they can’t spend as much time out of doors in the cold weather as they can in the summer, but outdoor play is still important. During the […]
Tricks for Teaching Good Manners
You know that it’s important to instill good manners in your child. Good manners pave the way for success in social situations and are an essential skill that your child really needs to develop as early as possible. You want good manners to become a lifetime habit, after all. However, it can be difficult to […]
Family-Friendly Movies for Summer 2012
A movie is an easy, entertaining, and indoor way to fill a few hours of a long summer day. You can make a day of it and spend some time out of the house at the theater, or pop some popcorn and rent a DVD to watch at home for a relaxing, low-key treat. Either […]
Decorating Your Child’s Bedroom
Once your child is in elementary school, he’s probably outgrown the bedroom decor that you chose when he was a baby or a toddler. And once he’s in middle school or high school, he’ll have outgrown what he picked out when he was six or seven years old. While it’s fun and exciting for parents […]
Family Game Night
Family Game night…. My kids, at least the older two, are at the age where board games are making a comeback in my house. I have to admit, they weren’t that big before but I’m hoping that our competitive spirit doesn’t get in the way of this new trend.
First, the game of “Life” made it’s […]
