Teaching Kids Gratitude
What child doesn’t love getting gifts? What if kids approached writing thank-you notes for those gifts with the same love? Learning to write thank-you notes can be fun, and it’s something kids…
Author: Michael Vyskocil
Dyeing Easter Eggs Naturally
They symbolize creation and life itself. Each spring, eggs are dyed a multitude of colors, their dazzling shades capturing the eye of those who display them, hunt for…
How Should You Handle a Brain Injury in Children?
by Bryan Pugh As the weather warms, we are venturing outdoors more and more toward sports fields, bike paths and the open road. With our ever-increasing time spent outside and traveling…
Integrating the Arts Into Your Child's Education
by Jacqueline Renfrow Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or not creative —left-brained or right-brained…
Can Your Kids Enjoy Classical Music?
by Heather M. Ross Listening to classical music has demonstrated health benefits such as improving sleep, managing pain and helping people relax. According to a 2014 study, it could also help…
Selecting the Right Preschool Program for Your Child with Autism
by Diliana Henry Starting preschool is a big milestone for your child. It may be the first time you and your child are separated for an extended period, and your child…
Infusing Arts-Based Education Into Learning
By Stacy Stackhouse The most common statement I hear after an adult visits my third grade Interactive Humanities (IH): Ancient Empires class…
Commemorate Women's History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution has planned the following activities and programs in commemoration of Women’s History Month. Throughout March, families on site and online can enjoy a…
How to Foster Friendship Between Siblings
By Rudy Malcom “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Licensed psychologist Harriette Wimms uses this lyric from Leonard Cohen’s song “Anthem” to think…
7 Advantages of Sending Your Teen to Summer Camp
We often associate summer camp with young children, but as kids grow up, we may forget that they need some of the same experiences they enjoyed when they were younger.…
Questions to Consider When Selecting a Summer Camp for Your Child
It may be cold outdoors, but summer camps in our region are thinking ahead to this year’s summer camp season. As you’re thinking about the best type of camp for…
5 Tips for First-Time Overnight Campers
Whether you’ve attended summer camp as a child or whether your child is the first in your family to go to camp, sending your kid to camp takes some preparation…
5 Helpful Halloween Books for Kids
“Go Away, Big Green Monster!” by Ed Emberley This classic interactive book has been helping children come to terms with their bedtime fears for more than 25 years. The storyline…
No Tricks, Just Treats
Halloween candy by the bagful abounds on supermarket shelves at this time of year. While kids love the abundance of sweets, parents concerned about their kids’ candy intake…
Back-to-School Lunchbox Essentials
As students prepare to head back to school this fall, it’s time to start thinking about your child’s lunches. Discover a lunchbox essential that kids and parents will appreciate. MyWish4U Notes from Me! “MyWish4U Notes From Me!” Put some love…
Ready for School Checklist
When your children are first learning to get ready for school, it’s easy for them to forget a few things. Your kids can draw or snap a picture of themselves and write down that they need to do before they…
Child Car Seat Safety Tips
Installing and using a child’s car seat might seem straightforward, but you would be surprised how often car seat checkup events can prove otherwise. Some child seat misuse factors…
Indoor Fun with Your Family: Build the Ultimate Kids' Craft Closet
Art class shouldn’t be the only times kids get to be creative. “It’s important for kids to use their imaginations to help them express themselves through their creativity,” says Rachel Dorton, public…
Camp Is for All Kids!
People who work at camps for children with special needs will often report one universal truth about these programs. Once the kids enter the camp’s grounds, they’re no longer defined by their…
5 Tips for First-Time Overnight Campers
Whether you've attended summer camp as a child or whether your child is the first in your family to go to camp, sending your child to camp takes some preparation and…
7 Advantages of Sending Your Teen to Summer Camp
We often associate summer camp with young children, but as kids grow up, we may forget that they need some of the same experiences they enjoyed when they were younger. Maybe you…
