There’s always flak over breast feeding in public. Some moms are bold; others are nervous and shy. Experts agree that breastfeeding supports the healthy development of your baby, your overall wellbeing and establishes a [Read More]
Summer day camp is a place where children can stretch their minds, exercise their bodies, develop new interests and forge lasting friendships. For young children, it is a good introduction to the camp experience. For [Read More]
S’more Than Just Fun According to the RAND Corporation, a non-profit research organization, children who participate in summer programs, like experiential learning activities offered in an organized camp, are less likely to experience a significant [Read More]
Parents spend a lot of time trying to motivate kids. We use chore charts, checklists, reminders and rewards to get them to feed the dog, clean their rooms, and complete schoolwork. But these techniques don’t [Read More]
This is the story of a preacher and a ballerina, and how a church and an art form combined to create an amazing Birmingham institution. It is also a story of God’s faithfulness, and no [Read More]
Day camps are a summer staple for many families, but sleep-away camps provide an iconic outdoor setting with a wealth of ways to help children grow, expand their horizons and make memories that will last [Read More]
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive and confidence building experience, a rite of passage. Every parent will reach the point where they are faced with the decision whether their [Read More]
These simple steps can help you eat better and exercise more, based on proven principles and research from ChildObesity180 at Tufts University. 1. Plan ahead to make sure healthy choices are always on-hand. [Read More]
Most parents want to raise their children to be future leaders that impact their community, nation and world. Although some leadership traits are innate, these qualities can be cultivated. Here are 10 tips to help: [Read More]
When avid hiker Shanti Hodges of Portland, OR welcomed her son, Mason, she was unsure and somewhat nervous about venturing out into nature with a newborn. But not one to stay inside, she decided to [Read More]
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