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How to Teach Children the Art of Being Thankful

How to Teach Children the Art of Being Thankful

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, the perfect time to teach kids about the art of being thankful. There’s plenty to be grateful for, especially with the focus on giving and spending time with loved ones. Of course, the excitement of receiving presents can be...

4 Ways to Involve Children in Thanksgiving

4 Ways to Involve Children in Thanksgiving

Getting into the spirit of Thanksgiving by planning a feast together can help build a stronger bond between you and your family. Whether you're planning on having a Thanksgiving feast at home or traveling with other people, the festivities can feel more special with...

Four Ways to Teach Your Child About Different Cultures

Four Ways to Teach Your Child About Different Cultures

Teaching children about other cultures is a fun way to introduce them to the world's diversity. It can also help them develop a sense of respect and what it means to be valued and accepted as a person. Being able to educate children about other cultures is imperative...

Halloween Safety Tips for Parents

Halloween Safety Tips for Parents

While ghosts and goblins may be the most feared creatures on Halloween, other non-spooky decorations such as candles and cars can pose a threat to your child's safety. In this article, we'll talk about how to keep your kid safe while trick-or-treating. Costume Choices...

Successful Family Goal Setting

Successful Family Goal Setting

If you’re like most people, then you probably have a few goals that you want to achieve in your personal life. Most people think about goals as solely personal objectives. However, what about goals for a group? For instance, if you’re planning on having a family, what...

How to Help Children Improve Social Skills

How to Help Children Improve Social Skills

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many parents have been left worrying and wondering about the effects of quarantine on their children's social skills. For instance, will he or she remember how to communicate with and share with other kids? Building relationships with...

Advice for Parents on Their Child’s First Day of School

Advice for Parents on Their Child’s First Day of School

All around the United States, parents and children are preparing for the first day of school. For many families, it will be a big milestone as they send off a little one for the first time. Before the first day of school, most parents spend the summer preparing their...

Encouraging a Love of Learning in Your Children

Encouraging a Love of Learning in Your Children

If your aim as a parent is to instill a love of learning in your kid, it is far better to be interested in what they are doing rather than how well they are doing it. Children, like newborns, have an intrinsic curiosity. They are eager to explore their surroundings,...

The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Interests

The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Interests

When it comes to our children, we want to do everything possible to help them succeed in life. One of the best things we can do for them is to support their interests, whatever they may be. When we encourage our kids and help them develop their passions, we set them...

Best Spring Events in New England

Best Spring Events in New England

Spring is the perfect time of year to explore all the beauty that New England has to offer. Here is a shortlist of the best spring events taking place over the next few months across the east coast.   Cherry Blossom Festival This annual event is held on April...