Christmas is a great time of year to do things for others, volunteer, and give gifts. As a parent, it's a great idea to get your kids involved in the real reason for this holiday season - giving to others. Below you'll find a free printable PDF with ideas for Christmas giving, and also a second page for writing down your best ideas. Pin it for later: 15 Christmas Giving Ideas Donate to Toys for TotsBake cookies for NeighborsDonate to your local food pantryTip your mail carrierPick … [Read more...]
New Nintendo Switch Games to Buy Today
The Nintendo Switch underscores the theme of “my way to play” – with games that both you and your kids want to play, wherever you are, and however you like. Together, with favorite new and classic characters, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life, transforming from a console played at home on the living room tv to a portable system that you can take on the go – and keep playing – in a snap. New Nintendo Switch Games Ring Fit … [Read more...]
Addiction Awareness with a New Sesame Street Character
A guest post from Kevin Sullivan* In 2017, the United States Center for Health and Human Services declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency, a crisis that claims the lives of approximately 130 Americans per day on average. And while this is largely thought of as a disaster for adults in our healthcare industry, we often forget about the silent victims of addiction: children. Speaking to children about addiction can be a harrowing task. As parents, we often want our children to … [Read more...]
A Graphic Novel for Kids About Holocaust Survivors
Synopsis: In a time when people were ruthlessly persecuted and killed, some were able to make it through alive. Whether it was thanks to lucky twists of fate or the loving sacrifices of others, they lived to tell their stories, which serve as reminders to never allow such a tragedy to happen again. These are the unbelievable true stories of six children, in their own words, of how they survived one of the darkest times in human history. These are Holocaust survivors. Survivors of … [Read more...]
Nintendo Switch Deals
Both my kids love Nintendo of America! As the holiday season approaches, families are looking for ways to spend more time together – shared experiences that create long-lasting memories. This Black Friday, Nintendo is offering a bundle that will provide those memories right out of the box! Starting on Nov. 28, select retailers will offer the bundle, which includes a Nintendo Switch system and a download code for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game, at a suggested retail price of only $299.99*. … [Read more...]
Have you seen the new Dora movie? Dora and the Lost City of Gold!
L-R, Madeleine Madden, Eugenio Derbez, Isabela Moner and Jeff Wahlberg star in Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players and Nickelodeon Movies "Dora and the Lost City of Gold." My kids saw the new Dora movie when it was in the theaters. I am blessed to have my parents only 1.5 miles away. They take my kids almost every weekend for the night. And they often take them to see kids movies in the movie theater. I have great memories of Isabella watching Dora. It was her favorite cartoon. I even … [Read more...]
The Best Ukulele for Kids – KeiKi Music
According to Parade Magazine, Taylor Swift, Pete Townsend and Dwayne“The Rock” Johnson are today’s biggest stars who enjoy playing the tiny stringed instrument, the ukulele. Musicians and music teachers have noted that the learning curve for the ukulele is much easier than that of the guitar. Within a few days of practice, you can start making music and playing songs. The tension of the strings is lower on the ukulele, and there are fewer strings to manage, making the ukulele easier for … [Read more...]