The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in NYC found that the more children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. "Frequent family dinners provide parents a perfect opportunity to...
Here's a link for kids where you'll find games and activities to help explore good health from Primary Children's Medical Center. Go to games
Here are some ideas from an article entitled Boosting Children's Confidence by Carleton Kendrick Parents should often ask their children to recall positive events in their lives. Talking about your kids' accomplishments can ground them in optimism as they grow and...
This is a great site that kids can go to with their families to learn about "being green". There's fun games, short videos, free downloads and lots of activities to do as a family. Everything on the site teaches you how you can keep our planet green. The Greens
Great tips about safe ways to play with your children/grandchildren from Parent’s Magazine. 1. Don’t toss your baby in the air. Instead hold him/her close against your chest and jump up and down. It’s still exciting but there’s no risk of hurting baby. 2. Never tickle...
Ideas for making excursions to museums and historical sites more engaging for your children. 1. Realize that you may need to spend just a short time in each area. If your child seems interested stay longer, if not move on quickly. 2. Before you go, make a list of...
Grandparents can play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren whether they live near or far. Fun and memorable activities don’t have to cost a lot of money; it’s the time shared together that is valuable. There are many things you can do to create and...
Earth Day is April 22nd. Plan to do a family activity. This book includes ideas on acid rain, air pollution, disappearing animals, too much garbage, water pollution, and more.
Print and cut out these cards and give a set to each member of your family. Find ways to do service then leave a card. You can sign your name or do it anonymously. Service From the HeartDownload
Because I love to read, I enjoy giving books to my grandchildren that we can read together. It's always magical to share a story for the first time. When I'm spending the day with them we sometimes go to the library and gather lots of books to take...