Fall is a magical season filled with vibrant colors, cozy sweaters, and an abundance of family-friendly activities. As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, it's the perfect time to enjoy quality moments with your little ones. In this blog post, we've gathered 15 exciting fall activities that will keep your kids entertained and create lasting memories. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte, throw on your favorite scarf, and let's dive into the enchanting ...
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High-Tech Treasure Hunt: A Beginner’s Guide to Geocaching
Whether we are hiking, swimming, kayaking, or just taking a walk, my family and I always enjoy our time spent outdoors recharging our batteries via nature. I belong to quite a few Facebook groups for individuals of a like mind and one of the most common questions that I see in these groups (and that I am asked personally) is “What is there to do for kids at (insert place here)?” There is one activity that I always recommend in addition to family-friendly ...
17 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
As the fall weather starts to increase time spent inside, you may be looking for activities to engage your kids indoors. This Thanksgiving, get your kids involved with preparation for the festivities with some easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids. These crafts are sure to spark your kids' creativity and teach them valuable lessons about gratitude. They can also make a great supplement to online learning or homeschooling curricula. We put together a list of some ...
Warning Signs: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and Type 1 Diabetes
We have all been warned (and warned and warned) of the danger to our communities and our own health that COVID-19 can pose. We have had statistics thrown at us at an alarming rate, confusing us and making us question what is and what isn’t. But a statistic that seems to have been overlooked by most, with the exception of a few scientists in the UK, is the possible link between COVID-19 and the onset of Type 1 Diabetes. As part of an ongoing study in ...
3 Ways to Support Teens in Online Learning
August is upon us, and we all know what that means. New backpacks, new clothes, sharpened pencils, and parents heaving a sigh of relief that children are heading back to school. But wait… enter 2020, the year of COVID-19, social distancing, and online learning. Parents, including myself, are understandably worried, anxious, and dreading the weeks or months of virtual learning that lie ahead. I’m a teacher and a mother of three kids, and I will be ...