If you host Thanksgiving at your home, you may think of new ways to enhance your guests’ experience each year. From new recipes to interesting décor, every host likes to innovate every once in a while. This year, get your young child in on the action by asking him to create Thanksgiving arts and crafts with you. Preschoolers and even …
What is the Teal Pumpkin Project and How Can Your Family Participate?
Food allergies have been on the rise for decades, and families impacted by food allergies know that every day can involve tough choices and new worries over the safety of a food allergy sufferer, especially when that sufferer is a child. Children often encounter snacks and cross-contamination at play dates, at the park, and during extra-curricular activities. When Halloween comes …
Local, Kid-Friendly Outdoor Activities That Are Fun for Adults, Too!
As fun as days at the beach and afternoons at the playground can be, many families are in search of outdoor activities with a little something that sets them apart. Whether you love being on the water, enjoy more of an urban flourish, or enjoy some adventure, South Florida has plenty of activities for your entire family. Watersports are a …
Is your Child Musically Gifted: Five Key Signs
Does your child carry a tune? Does she seem to remember complex melodies and harmonies? Can she keep a beat? If you suspect that your child may be inclined toward music, read on for five signs of musical talent. You may discover that your child has advanced beyond what is typical for young children. Can she name a tune after …
Hiking With Young Children: The Best Spots in South Florida
Are your go-to outdoor activities becoming a bit stale? If your kids have had enough of the backyard, are a little burned out on beach activities, and your local playground is getting more crowded by the day, try taking your kids out on a hike! Getting a little exercise while checking out the natural beauty and animal habitats which surround …
The Five Rules of Playground Etiquette and How to Enforce Them With Your Child
The sun is shining. A breeze is blowing. Children are laughing as they stumble across a play structure at your local playground. Toddlers swing with their parents, squealing with happiness. But then someone pushes someone else. Sand is thrown in another child’s eyes. Tantrums occur, and feelings are hurt. Navigating your local playground can mean sticking to a few important …
Your Young Child’s Interests: How to Develop and Nurture Skills
When did you first notice your young child becoming keenly interested in a specific activity? Did he pick up a small keyboard, start playing, and eventually begin picking out notes that sounded almost like a melody? Maybe your little one started counting to five, and then ten, and has moved on well into the double digits, counting everything from dolls …
Not Your Usual Kids’ Party: 5 Unique Birthday Party Ideas
If you’ve gone bowling too many years in a row, or can’t figure out how to make your home parties really shine, we have five ideas for unique kids’ parties that are easy to pull off and fun for kids and adults. Read on to for ideas for a unique party for your little one this year. Seuss Theme. If …
Five Ways to Set Aside Quality Family Time During the Holidays
Holiday shopping, parties, and concerts are fun for everyone during the holiday season. But between trips to the mall, tree lightings, and festive dinners with extended family and friends, your kids can easily become overwhelmed this time of year. Find a way to schedule some downtime this year, and your family will enjoy those quiet moments amidst the hustle and …
Celebrate the Holidays with The Whole Family in Boynton Beach!
At our childcare center, we like to encourage our kids to get into the holiday spirit with arts, crafts, and fun seasonal activities. And we know that, on the weekends, our families enjoy holiday festivities that are appropriate for adults and children alike. The Boynton Beach area offers several fun, festive holiday events each year, and these are a few …