It is summer time and people will flock to pools, lakes, oceans, and rivers. Warm weather brings unfortunate dangers such as drowning. The best prevention for children from drowning is close adult supervision. Below are 10 safety tips to supplement the adult supervision: 1. Always have a competent swimmer and a floating life ring near [...]
I find it is fun and educational to use new words when my children and I are talking. I know I am doing a good job when they ask “Mom, what does ‘word’ mean?” Using words that are infrequently used is an excellent way to improve a child’s vocabulary. Here is a list of infrequently [...]
In conjunction with the Kids Summer Planner, I have put together a list free things to do in the summer with your kids. You can fill your summer with fun activities without breaking the bank. Here are the free things to do with your kids in the summer: Local library activities Free park concerts City [...]
Are you ready for summer? Have you made any plans to keep your children productive and occupied for the summer? School is almost out and I want to share what I have created. This is a summer planner that works on a system of earning tickets. It helps you structure the summer through chores and [...]
Does your family have a pet? We do and we really love him! We picked up a great pamphlet at the veterinarian’s office called 101 Things You Didn’t Know Could Harm Your Pet. We found some eye opening items and I wanted to share some of the foods they listed that can be harmful to dogs [...]
Here is a picture of some Spring wild flowers my daughter surprised me with this morning just before leaving for the bus. She took the time to peel the label from this water bottle to give me the flowers in a vase. I sure do love gifts from my children. They are from the heart [...]
Is your boy working toward his Eagle Scout rank? Do you have a way to track his progress? What is the plan to get him there? There are so many activities that need to take place. Getting organized is very important. One leader shared a wonderful and simple plan with me thus I want to [...]
Have you heard about the Kindle 2? The Kindle 2 is an amazing handheld device that downloads books (over 260,000 titles available), newspapers and blogs via 3G wireless. It is just over 1/3 inch thick, about as thick as a magazine. You may choose to read what you download but you also have the option [...]
Does your family have a fire escape plan? If a fire breaks out in your home, you only have minutes to get out. It is critical that everyone feels comfortable with a plan and that you practice your escapes. I have been doing some research and I want to share some web resources I found that [...]
How do you pick out books your children? For me, it is a challenge. My son is very particular when it comes to books and if he isn’t reading something he is enjoying, it is a challenge to get him to read 30 minutes per day. When he is enjoying a book, he will read for [...]
