Category - Kids Activities

It's no secret that our kids get next to no art education in the public school systems. Funding for the arts programs has been dwindling for what seems like forever, and the educational focus for our kids is placed squarely in the math and science and literacy camps. Test taking and scores are big focuses, and kids are compared and measured to track the progress of the schools. I...

Christmas is just a few days away and Tis the season for giving back. Many of our children do not know what it is like to have to go without basic necessities or not get the things that they want and what better time to teach them the importance of volunteering and giving back to those who are less fortunate? Here are some ideas and organizations that will help teach your children...

As you watch children play, take note on how they move: Kids were born to stretch, bend, tuck and roll. They touch their toes, straighten their legs, and reach to the sky. But in a world laden with video games, computers, tablets and television, how do we entice kids to use their flexibility powers for good? “Ohm-M-G”, yoga may be your answer! Using various poses and...

By: Fiona Cooper is a mum of two boys aged 5 and nearly 8. She loves dressing up, playing with lego and going for bike rides. She is a Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and ex language teacher. She writes about parenting with NLP, community building and the environment on http://www.nlpmum.com Children are able to be infinitely creative, they have unbounded...